"Have you gained weight? Let's go get a WeGobee treatment"... In the era of losing weight through injections, the light and dark side of the WeGoBe craze [Weekend Digging]
world health organization(WHO)The definition of obesity as a disease 1994It's a year. Since then, numerous treatments have emerged, but, As much as the weight loss effect, there was constant controversy over side effects.. Meanwhile ‘miracle injection’The game changed with the advent of Wi Gobi.. It is attracting attention for its excellent weight loss effect and ease of use., ‘The era of weight management with medication’The awareness is also gradually spreading.. This week, we will look at the popularization of obesity medicine that started with Wegobi and the shadow behind it. ‘Digging’I tried it. In the past, obesity had greater side effects than benefits, but humanity's first obesity treatment is 1933Dinitrophenol appeared in(DNP)was. This drug, which was effective in reducing weight by artificially increasing metabolism, increases body temperature., dehydration, Serious side effects, including organ damage, have been reported and it is currently classified as a poison..1950In the 1990s, drugs such as phentermine, which suppresses appetite by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system or stimulating the central nervous system, became popular.. Phentermine is available in Korea 'butterfly medicine'With a medicine called, It has been in the spotlight for its excellent appetite suppressing effect., Dry mouth with long-term use, There are many side effects, such as mental illness such as depression, beyond impatience. FDAApproved for short-term use only.1990In the 1990s, drugs that suppressed appetite by regulating neurotransmitters were mainstream.. Fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine have gained popularity due to their powerful appetite suppressing effects., Afterwards, serious cardiovascular side effects such as heart valve disease were reported.. 2010Belviq, which appeared in the 1990s, also received attention for its appetite suppressing and satiety-inducing effects., It was withdrawn from the market after it was confirmed that long-term use increases the risk of cancer.. The starting point for WeGobee’s new obesity treatment that changed the paradigm of the diet market is me.2Developed as a treatment for diabetes GLP-1(Glucagon-like peptide-1) It's an analogue. This hormone is secreted from the intestines when food is consumed, promoting insulin production in the pancreas and lowering blood sugar levels.. At the same time, it slows down gastric emptying, increases satiety and suppresses appetite., This action became a clue to the treatment of obesity.. GLP-1 Unlike existing appetite suppressants such as phentermine, which act directly on the central nervous system, analogs are, It mimics natural hormones and has a low risk of addiction and withdrawal..The first obesity treatment in this class is Saxenda.(Ingredient name Liraglutide)as, 2018It was released domestically in 2018, but the half-life was short. 24There was the inconvenience of having to get injections every day because it was only a matter of time.. Wigobi appeared later.(Ingredient name Semaglutide)is the main 1Just one dose shows a greater weight loss effect and greatly improves convenience., Changed the obesity treatment market.Wigobi last year 10After domestic release in March 6It took over the market in just a few months and caused a sensation.. all 1Quarterly obesity market size for the first time 1000Exceeded 100 million won, Among these, Wegobi sales are 794Market share in billions of won 73.2%occupied. Shadow of Wigobi’s popularization ①Along with the soaring popularity of Wigobi, cases of misuse and abuse are also increasing rapidly, becoming a social problem.. We Gobi BMI 30 or more BMI 27 Hypertension and abnormalities, diabetes, It can only be administered through a doctor's prescription to severely obese patients with comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease.. However, it has been pointed out that in reality, there are quite a few cases where even people of normal weight who do not meet the standards are prescribed prescriptions at hospitals..Consumer Sovereignty Citizens’ Conference was held last year. 6in a statement "We Gobi’s body mass index(BMI)Despite the strict dosing standards according to, It is prescribed indiscriminately for cosmetic purposes."as "Public safety is at risk as the Ministry of Health and Welfare does not even make an official tally on the status of incorrect prescriptions for Wigobi."He criticized. Shadow of Wigobi’s popularization ②Illegal distribution The problem of illegal distribution is also a serious situation.. Illegal sales that ignore prescription standards continue to occur online., 2024year 10from month 2025year 7As of March, the number of illegal Wegobee online sales and brokerage advertisements detected by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety 62It reaches the point. Illegal trade in obesity treatment is through cafes and blogs 184case(51.3%), online bulletin board 81case(22.6%), Kakao Talk, etc. SNS 32case(8.9%), Used trading platform 31case(8.6%), Online sales site(8.6%) It was found that this was done in.Especially KakaoTalk open chat room and Instagram. DM etc. still ‘Share genuine Wegobee’, ‘Available without prescription’, ‘Overseas direct purchase agency’ Phrases such as. They gain trust by abusing genuine images., It is known that transactions are carried out using clever techniques such as personal account transfer method, a shadow of the popularization of Wigobi. ③Similar products, taking advantage of the popularity of Wegobee, are also spreading rapidly.. youtube, Naver Blog, SNS In shopping malls, etc. ‘Above the film typeXrain’, ‘Oral GLP-1’ Ads with phrases such as.The problem is that most of these products do not contain semaglutide, a key ingredient in Wegobee.. If you look at the ingredient list, you will find lactic acid bacteria., green tea extract, In many cases, it contains only ingredients at the level of health functional foods, such as Garcinia Cambogia..Experts say these ads can be confusing to consumers and, It is pointed out that in some cases, it may lead to legal problems.. Lawyer Lee Il-hyung, former pharmacist(Daeryun Law Firm)Is "In cases where sales are encouraged by inducing confusion as if it has a similar effect to Wegobi., This may constitute consumer deception under the Food Labeling and Advertising Act."as "More precise measures are needed to protect consumers"He emphasized. There is no medicine to lose weight without side effects. Maunza, the next-generation obesity treatment drug that has recently been shown to have a more powerful weight loss effect than Wigobi.(Ingredient name: Terzepatide)is scheduled for domestic release in the middle of this month.. Terzepatide is GLP-1Unlike semaglutide, which only activates GLP As a dual agonist that simultaneously activates receptors, it recorded a higher weight loss rate than WeGobee in clinical trials..but GLP-1 Series are also not safe from side effects.. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, last year, Wegobi was sold domestically. 10From month to year 3until the month 143More than 100 side effects were reported. The European Medicines Agency has warned of a rare side effect that could lead to vision loss., According to data from the UK Medicines Safety Authority, across drugs in the same class, 400100 cases of acute pancreatitis were recorded..Experts warn that the pros and cons must be weighed before using obesity drugs.. Choi Hyeong-jin, professor of medical science at Seoul National University, "We Gobi helps control blood sugar levels., A drug that improves cardiovascular disease and is useful for patients who need it"Even though "Among the side effects, muscle mass loss is a particular problem., If it decreases beyond the standard, it is harmful to health.. Using it for cosmetic purposes causes more harm than good."pointed out. Professor Choi "I hope you don't pursue beauty at the expense of your health."as "Some doctors who provide medicine to patients who request prescriptions for cosmetic purposes must also stick to their original role of prioritizing the patient's health."added. Reporter Seong Min-seo (sms@fnnews.com) [View full article]
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