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People regain weight within two years after stopping weight-lose jabs

Discover the surprising findings about weight-loss drugs and their lack of long-term effectiveness. Delve into research revealing weight regain rates and impact on overall health.

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The reality of weight-loss drugs & fast weight regain when you stop

New research shows that individuals who stop their weight-loss medication, known as GLP-1 agonists, regain their lost weight in less than two years – quicker than any other diet plan

The study, led by researchers from the University of Oxford and published in the BMJ, included a review of 37 previous studies on weight loss medication, involving 9,341 participants. The average time for weight loss treatment was 39 weeks followed up by a 32-week monitoring period.

The Findings on Weight Regain

On average, the research found that weight was regained at a rate of 0.4kg per month for people who had stopped using the drug. Participants returned to their original weight within an average of 1.7 years after terminating any form of weight loss medication.

 

The Underlying Issue of Weight Regain

Dr Sam West, of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, pointed out rapid weight regain after stopping weight loss drugs wasn’t linked to the medication itself.

He emphasised that it’s crucial to understand the significance of primary prevention and predicted the obesity problem as a chronic, relapsing condition. This finding further underscores the need for a long-term comprehensive approach to weight management.

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References:

People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals – The Guardian: [https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/07/weight-loss-jabs-regain-two-years-health-study]

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