Semaglutide Alters Taste of Sweet and Salty Foods

Some people who take weight loss drug semaglutide- an active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, , and Moungjaro- report food tasting sweeter or saltier, something linked to lower appetite and fewer cravings. The corresponding study was published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

“Incretin-based therapies such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are widely used for weight management but their effect on taste perception has been unclear,” lead author of the…