Image source: GLP-1s and Food Noise One of the interesting impacts of the GLP1 medications is the reduction of what is called food noise, also known as food-related intrusive thoughts or food preoccupation (Mozafariun 2025)
Why GLP-1 Medications Are Prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and liraglutide are approved for: Adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater Adults with a BMI of 27 or greater with at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol These medications mimic the GLP-1 hormone, which helps regulate appetite, glucose levels, and insulin secretion
Examples of food intolerances include lactose intolerance, histamine intolerance, and gastrointestinal reactions to fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs)
At the time, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said that the program would help participants enrolled in the Medicare Part D planthe part that covers outpatient prescription drugsget GLP-1s for just $50 a month under President Donald Trumps Most Favored Nations drug pricing deal, which allows drugs in the United States to be as low as they are in other high-income nations