Diabetes Obes Metab March 2021 PMID 33269530

The effect of semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly on energy intake, appetite, control of eating, and gastric emptying in adults with obesity.

Martin Friedrichsen, Astrid Breitschaft, Sayeh Tadayon, Alicja Wizert, Dorthe Skovgaard

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Peak: 13 in Mar 2023
across 6 sources since Dec 2020

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects strong agreement that semaglutide effectively reduces appetite and energy intake, supported by posts citing specific studies and mechanisms, whereas the tone and choice of detailed scientific references highlight high interest, engagement, and perceived impact in this field.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that semaglutide reduces appetite, food intake, and cravings, emphasizing its mechanism related to energy intake rather than gastric emptying.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with many posts delving into the drug's mechanisms and clinical findings, indicating active engagement.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts reference multiple studies and detailed concepts like drug mechanisms and physiological effects, reflecting deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The collective tone suggests that semaglutide's role in obesity treatment is considered highly impactful, potentially reshaping approaches to weight management.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that weekly injections of semaglutide 24 mg in obese adults decreased hunger, cravings, and overall food intake, leading to an average weight loss of about 9.9%, compared to almost no change with placebo.
  • Semaglutide did not significantly affect gastric emptying, meaning it did not slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach, based on measurements of paracetamol absorption.
  • Participants reported improved control over eating, feeling fuller, and less desire to eat, with a good safety profile consistent with what’s already known about semaglutide.]

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Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared to placebo. A few important points: 1⃣ Likely that most of the cardiometabolic benefits are related to CALORIE reduction (supported https://t.co/0gPjRGSRd7 https://t.co/e4iTX3nQmD

Mar 16, 2023 · 64 likes · 10 shares · 16,204 followers View post →
Stephan J. Guyenet
@sguyenet · X

@cremieuxrecueil @ContraNaratives @Babygravy9 It's not the primary mechanism. Delayed gastric emptying with GLP-1 RAs is transient. https://t.co/OIQoQWsgUB https://t.co/5Bv4ESDdZO The primary weight loss mechanism is agonism of brainstem GLP-1 neurons involved in appetite. https://t.co/P3VdOLKx5p https://t.co/L8b4jTMqi5

Mar 22, 2024 · 44 likes · 1 share · 53,021 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Contrary to popular belief, experimental evidence does NOT support delayed gastric emptying as a meaningful mechanism by which semaglutide affects appetite or weight loss. [1] https://t.co/68au9YselG [2] https://t.co/epoCf3SuoT

Jun 19, 2023 · 17 likes · 16,204 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

In the case of semaglutide 2.4 mg, it promotes a reduction in ad-libitum food consumption via reduced appetite, less preference for energy dense fatty foods, and reduced cravings. https://t.co/WLx3nPwwXi

Jul 21, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 16,204 followers View post →
cardio-met
@cardiomet_CE · X

Semaglutide – a once weekly human glp-1 analogue has been shown to reduce hunger, increase satiety and reduced food cravings (Friedrichsen et al) https://t.co/WeRiMZNbhu https://t.co/wsS83FXQ4N

Jul 7, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 4,217 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Notably, GLP1RAs have not been observed to modulate energy expenditure meaningfully. https://t.co/Khgq9pGkmB https://t.co/0rSY9cwoe0

Aug 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 16,204 followers View post →

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NH Insurance Department
@NHInsuranceDept · X

GLP-1 and dual GLP-1/GIP medications are reshaping obesity treatment, but what do Regulators and Consumers need to know about these popular treatments? Watch our recent webinar to learn about the effectiveness and impact of these drugs. https://t.co/Vtb0jjLXvX

Sep 29, 2025 · 1,084 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

@MichaelMindrum We have some data: Lower preference for high-fat foods Fewer cravings Better control of eating Decreased appetite [1] https://t.co/X1f1lKZXBl [2] https://t.co/0gPjRGSjnz

Mar 30, 2024 · 1 like · 16,204 followers View post →
Tyler
@tyzzly · X

RT @sguyenet: @cremieuxrecueil @ContraNaratives @Babygravy9 It's not the primary mechanism. Delayed gastric emptying with GLP-1 RAs is tra…

Mar 23, 2024 · 1 share · 64 followers View post →
Stephan J. Guyenet
@sguyenet · X

@cremieuxrecueil @ContraNaratives @Babygravy9 It's not the primary mechanism. Delayed gastric emptying with GLP-1 RAs is transient. https://t.co/OIQoQWsgUB https://t.co/5Bv4ESDdZO The primary weight loss mechanism is agonism of brainstem GLP-1 neurons involved in appetite. https://t.co/P3VdOLKx5p https://t.co/L8b4jTMqi5

Mar 22, 2024 · 44 likes · 1 share · 53,021 followers View post →
Michael Weintraub, MD
@MWeintraubMD · X

However, another study showed semaglutide 2.4mg had no effect on delaying gastric emptying at 20 weeks, suggesting a possible tachyphylaxis  https://t.co/EjXd6CSHVp

Aug 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 4,802 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Contrary to popular belief, experimental evidence does NOT support delayed gastric emptying as a meaningful mechanism by which semaglutide affects appetite or weight loss. [1] https://t.co/68au9YselG [2] https://t.co/epoCf3SuoT

Jun 19, 2023 · 17 likes · 16,204 followers View post →
Stephen Winters
@stephen_winters · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 17, 2023 · 10 shares · 534 followers View post →
Joe Zucchi, PA-C, CPT
@JPZfitness · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 17, 2023 · 10 shares · 248 followers View post →
Rafael Radaeli
@rfradaeli · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 384 followers View post →
Getting Active
@ActiveGetting · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 22 followers View post →
Michael Cudworth, MD, FACS, DABS-FPD MBS
@mcudworth_MD · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,201 followers View post →
GDLeahy
@GDLeahy · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 673 followers View post →
Jossy Onwude, MD
@DrOnwude · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,763 followers View post →
Tony Piassa
@TonyPiassa · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 199 followers View post →
Bayar Jaff
@JaffBayar · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 607 followers View post →
Austin Baraki, MD
@AustinBaraki · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared…

Mar 16, 2023 · 10 shares · 4,884 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared to placebo. A few important points: 1⃣ Likely that most of the cardiometabolic benefits are related to CALORIE reduction (supported https://t.co/0gPjRGSRd7 https://t.co/e4iTX3nQmD

Mar 16, 2023 · 64 likes · 10 shares · 16,204 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared to placebo. A few important points: 1⃣ Likely that most of the cardiometabolic benefits are related to CALORIE reduction (supported https://t.co/0gPjRGSRd7 https://t.co/PX5AzOjTCi

Mar 16, 2023 · 1 like · 16,204 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Semaglutide reduces ad libitum energy intake by 35% (through its effects on appetite, reward, and food drive) compared to placebo. A few important points: 1⃣ Likely that most of the cardiometabolic benefits are related to CALORIE reduction (verified by https://t.co/0gPjRGSRd7 https://t.co/Ifol4kefhr

Mar 16, 2023 · 16,204 followers View post →
A Cookie
@flatmannn · X

@JimmySteier @SCHIZO_FREQ As I'm checking in to this, looks like it doesn't even delay gastric emptying when used for obesity. Mechanism of action is probably something else. https://t.co/srXH2oKTAf

Feb 1, 2023 · 52 followers View post →
Rafael Radaeli
@rfradaeli · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Notably, GLP1RAs have not been observed to modulate energy expenditure meaningfully. https://t.co/Khgq9pGkmB https://…

Aug 2, 2022 · 1 share · 384 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Notably, GLP1RAs have not been observed to modulate energy expenditure meaningfully. https://t.co/Khgq9pGkmB https://t.co/0rSY9cwoe0

Aug 2, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 16,204 followers View post →
Monica (She/Her)
@MonicaMoore422 · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: In the case of semaglutide 2.4 mg, it promotes a reduction in ad-libitum food consumption via reduced appetite, less p…

Jul 22, 2022 · 2 shares · 566 followers View post →
A Sheppard
@Danette135 · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: In the case of semaglutide 2.4 mg, it promotes a reduction in ad-libitum food consumption via reduced appetite, less p…

Jul 22, 2022 · 2 shares · 209 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

In the case of semaglutide 2.4 mg, it promotes a reduction in ad-libitum food consumption via reduced appetite, less preference for energy dense fatty foods, and reduced cravings. https://t.co/WLx3nPwwXi

Jul 21, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 16,204 followers View post →
Lotte Bjerre Knudsen
@lotte_bjerre · X

@ethanjweiss @DanielJDrucker @NEJM #GLP and weight loss MoA is fairly well described. In patients showing strong energy intake reduction https://t.co/Vfpve35q7p. Additional details on access to and effects in the brain using animal models here https://t.co/nefOEsaoiQ.

Jun 5, 2022 · 1,617 followers View post →
Lotte Bjerre Knudsen
@lotte_bjerre · X

@StephenORahilly Here is the clinical data proving that #GLP1 works through energy intake reduction. https://t.co/Vfpve35q7p

Sep 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,617 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

Study finds that obesity drug semaglutide supresses appetite, food cravings and energy intake https://t.co/ijNviKQbnt https://t.co/yCJgjpFO7F https://t.co/n9SlmIlGOy

Jul 31, 2021 · 93 followers View post →
Charles Pollack MD
@md_pollack · X

RT @cardiomet_CE: Semaglutide – a once weekly human glp-1 analogue has been shown to reduce hunger, increase satiety and reduced food cravi…

Jul 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 282 followers View post →
Kevin Fernando
@drkevinfernando · X

RT @cardiomet_CE: Semaglutide – a once weekly human glp-1 analogue has been shown to reduce hunger, increase satiety and reduced food cravi…

Jul 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 5,144 followers View post →
cardio-met
@cardiomet_CE · X

Semaglutide – a once weekly human glp-1 analogue has been shown to reduce hunger, increase satiety and reduced food cravings (Friedrichsen et al) https://t.co/WeRiMZNbhu https://t.co/wsS83FXQ4N

Jul 7, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 4,217 followers View post →
Tanya Halliday, PhD, RD
@NutritionNerd · X

Trials looking specifically at semaglutide vs placebo on appetite and energy intake: 1. Blundell 2017 (1 mg/wk) - reduced ad lib kcal intake, lower hunger & food cravings. https://t.co/Krrx268mWS 2. Friedrichsen 2020 (2.4 mg/wk) - similar outcomes https://t.co/3K7vsCWxcp

Feb 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 9,206 followers View post →
Uku Vainik
@ukuv · X

RT @DavidMacklinMD: @KevinH_PhD @seeleyrj @michael_krashes Note the never before seen COEQ data suggesting significant inhibition of incent…

Feb 11, 2021 · 1 share · 1,129 followers View post →
David Macklin
@DavidMacklinMD · X

@KevinH_PhD @seeleyrj @michael_krashes Note the never before seen COEQ data suggesting significant inhibition of incentive motivation/wanting/craving in those treated with Semaglutide 2.4mg. Very consistent with my clinical patient experience. https://t.co/vnhrPcyvKB

Feb 10, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,887 followers View post →
Rafael Radaeli
@rfradaeli · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Pharmacodynamic profiles (gastric emptying, food intake, hunger) of 20 weeks of semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly in peopl…

Dec 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 384 followers View post →
Mohgah Elsheikh
@DrMohgah · X

RT @DanielJDrucker: Pharmacodynamic profiles (gastric emptying, food intake, hunger) of 20 weeks of semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly in peopl…

Dec 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,178 followers View post →
Daniel J Drucker
@DanielJDrucker · X

Pharmacodynamic profiles (gastric emptying, food intake, hunger) of 20 weeks of semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly in people with #obesity https://t.co/nuiUuKfRLq

Dec 4, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 35,002 followers View post →
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