Should everyone be on GLP-1s?

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blamestross•18 minutes ago

The basic concept, "put a new compound in everybody's bodies" because it makes them better suited for thier environment is entirely reasonable.

Humans didn't evolve in the context of plentiful food. It's one of the ways our success took us to a place our bodies are maladapted to. Genetic pressures will solve the problem eventually. Memetic measures have seen some success.

Like "flouride in the water", it is going to require a lot of work to justify that "exposing everyone is univerally good" but it is a possible reasonable and safe path eventually.

nobodyandproud•26 minutes ago

Not that it was altruism, but I do have thank the early adopters on HN on the pros and cons of GLP-1s.

It’s been quite effective even on the lowest doses. At some point I need to try the cheaper oral medications as its only a matter of time before my insurance cuts me off (a $1000 month).

pixel_popping•24 minutes ago

You can get it way way cheaper, obviously I won't link here but it exists since a decade+ in bodybuilding communities, you don't need pharmacies, just import.

Should everyone be on GLP-1s?

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