Thoughts on oral GLP-1s vs the usual shots

Posted by zone2_nof1 in General Discussion - 2 points, 0 comments.

Been seeing a lot of chatter about Orforglipron /peptides/orforglipron lately. The idea of a non-peptide oral that actually works without needing to fast before you take it sounds heaps better than lugging around a fridge and needles.

Anecdotally, i reckon the biggest hurdle for most people starting weight management stuff is just the mental barrier of pinning themselves every week. If you can just swallow a pill, way more people will actually stick to it.

That said, i am skeptical about the nausea. Most GLP-1s already make you feel like youve got a brick in your stomach, and taking it orally might just make the dyspepsia worse for some. I wonder if the small molecule stability makes it hit harder or smoother than the peptides.

Is anyone here actually running this or sticking to the traditional injectables? I am curious if the weight loss feels any different or if the appetite suppression is just as blunt. Just my own curiosity, but i would definitely give it a crack over a needle if the results are similar.

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