The study included 30 women with obesity.
Over 16 weeks, participants were randomized to receive a once-weekly 1.0 mg dose of semaglutide or a placebo.
Previous studies have found that people with obesity experience decreased taste sensitivity.
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Semaglutide works by regulating appetite and slowing gastric emptying, making users feel full longer.
Research on the connection between semaglutide and taste perception might not lead to an additional breakthrough for weight loss.
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