By Lana Pine | Published on February 12, 2025 5 min read Over nine weeks, individuals who took once-weekly low-dose semaglutide a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist often used for diabetes and weight loss drank less alcohol in a lab test, had lower alcohol cravings and smoked fewer cigarettes (if they were smokers)
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When to Talk to a Doctor About Peptides You should talk to a doctor about peptides anytime youre curious about the benefits they can provide, but especially if youre dealing with one of the following: Chronic tendon or ligament pain Slow recovery from surgery or a recent sports injury Persistent gut issues like bloating, cramping, or reflux General fatigue and slower recovery than you used to have Its worth discussing peptides for injury recovery and gut support with a knowledgeable internal medicine physician, who can review your health history, medications, and goals, then walk you through which peptide options might be the best for you