The good news for chubby friends seems to have arrived. The world's first weight loss needle that has been jointly certified by the European Union and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has emerged. It is said that it can make you lose 4 to 8 kilograms per month, and the majority of the weight lost is unhealthy visceral fat.
This product, called Saxenda, is a weight loss needle launched by Novo Nordisk, a diabetes giant. In 2013, the FDA approved the marketing license for Saxenda, but it was not launched into the mass market as a weight loss needle.
It was not until recently that the product was approved for use in the European Union that Saxenda gradually began to sell to the public and expanded to the popular Japanese and Korean markets for weight loss products.
This product claims that as long as it is injected once a day, it can quickly lose weight, achieving a monthly weight loss of 4-8 kilograms or even 10 kilograms, and most of the weight lost by this product is visceral fat.
The injection method is also very simple and rough, and can be injected at any location in the thigh, upper arm, or abdomen. The daily injection amount should not exceed 3 milligrams.
There are also many fat friends on INS who have successfully lost their meat with this weight loss needle.
The user's comparison before and after is indeed very obvious.
Since both the United States and the European Union have nodded and certified this weight loss needle, does it really have the miraculous effect of making you "lean while lying down" as described by the merchant?
Why can weight loss needles make you lose weight?
It can be seen from the product description that the main component of Saxenda is liraglutide, which is similar to a hormone used to treat diabetes.
In short, a weight loss needle is a drug that controls blood sugar and insulin secretion. Although it has been widely used to treat obesity abroad, it is only used for clinical research and treatment of diabetes in China.
Therefore, the slimming principle of weight loss needles is to suppress appetite and increase satiety through the "hypoglycemic drug" Liraglutide, thereby reducing energy intake.
Can everyone use weight loss needles?
Saxenda's official website claims that this weight loss needle has the effect of slimming, but in fact, it has very strict restrictions on the selected experimental population: all injected weight loss needle samples must have a BMI of at least 27 or above, and must have at least one related disease.
Simply put, weight loss needles are only suitable for people with mild obesity and above, and those who suffer from related diseases due to obesity, and not everyone can use them casually!
At the same time, a weight loss needle is a prescription drug that must be used strictly according to medical advice. Many people buy products through proxy or WeChat, which are likely not genuine.
Can a weight loss needle really make you "lean down"?
Saxenda's official statement emphasizes that weight loss pills need to be combined with exercise and dietary control to be effective.
Many people on ins who claim to have successfully lost weight through Saxenda have a large weight base and do not have the habit of exercising. After a sudden injection of a weight loss needle and appropriate exercise, there will be a significant decrease in weight.
Liu Yang, the attending physician of the Weight Loss and Metabolism Surgery Professional Group of the General Surgery Center of Beijing Friendship Hospital, said in the interview that the weight loss effect may be certain through injection of weight loss needle, but it is difficult to maintain, and it is very easy to rebound after drug withdrawal.
Many people abroad who have been using weight-loss needles for a period of time have also stated that Saxenda will experience a rebound: it originally lost 17 pounds, but after discontinuing use, it gained back 10 pounds.
Besides rebounding, what side effects do weight loss needles have?
Weight loss needles can achieve weight loss in the short term, but they can bring a series of side effects. In the most serious cases, it may induce thyroid tumors and even cancer.
Meanwhile, due to the control effect of weight loss on blood sugar and insulin, long-term use can also cause hypoglycemia.
Weight loss needles are also prone to adverse reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea, which may trigger inflammation and lead to a series of hidden diseases, such as pancreatitis and cholecystitis.
In the first image above, the user reported that the weight loss needle made him feel nauseous and unable to sleep all night. I woke up in the middle of the night and vomited twice, feeling unwell in my stomach; In the second image, the user commented that he feels nauseous after eating.
And many users have also reported that injecting Saxenda can make them vomit and even produce an anorexia reaction. To some extent, Saxenda has become a type of "emetic needle" that hinders normal digestion and absorption in the human body. The energy intake of the human body decreases, and the weight naturally decreases rapidly.
According to the official statement released by the European Union, Saxenda is still undergoing additional testing, and it is not because it has been approved by the FDA and the European Union that everyone can use it with confidence.
Is weight loss products feasible?
Many small owners are about to ask, since Saxenda weight loss needles have so many side effects and may not necessarily lead to weight loss, is there a safe, reliable and slimming weight loss product? The editor can only answer you with one sentence from Zhao Di: Please be sober!
Weight loss products like Saxenda are mainly aimed at people who still suffer from obesity, as their health is seriously threatened and medication is needed to control their weight. For students who only want to have a more perfect physique in their physical health, they can achieve their goals through methods such as exercise, without relying on weight loss needles.
And purchasing weight loss products on some informal platforms may not meet the storage requirements of the products themselves. According to the instructions, "Liraglutide Injection" should be refrigerated in a refrigerator between 2 ℃ and 8 ℃. How can purchasing agents ensure that after thousands of kilometers of travel, these drugs will not spoil?
Meanwhile, products on the market that are said to have weight loss benefits often come with serious side effects.
Face slimming needles, leg slimming needles
Principle: Injecting botulinum toxin causes muscle atrophy;
Result: It can be thin in the short term, but continuous injection is required; Long term injections can cause muscle weakness, affect facial expressions, and exercise training.
Meal substitute powder
Principle: Use milkshakes with various nutrients added instead of meals to reduce calorie intake;
Result: Short-term weight loss may occur, while long-term consumption can lead to malnutrition, affecting the digestive system and chewing ability.
Burning fat pill
Principle: By using some extracts to raise body temperature and accelerate metabolism;
Result: It only has an auxiliary effect on burning fat, and long-term use can lead to endocrine disorders and even symptoms of liver dysfunction.
Relying on leg slimming needles and meal substitutes can achieve a slimming effect in the short term, but once stopped, it will rebound, and long-term use can cause serious harm to the body.
Instead of worrying about which weight loss medication to choose, it's better to spend more time understanding your body, identifying your nutritional deficiencies and body management gaps, and then using medication, exercise, and diet to slim down and shape your body.
In summary, on the path of weight loss, all young masters should prioritize health and not choose weight loss products that harm the body just for the sake of being thin. After all, only exercise is the truly effective and long-term slimming secret!
