Jennifer Hamilton MD PhDjeneralist@mstdn.science
Mar 2, 2026, 12:47 PMIt's a small study (n=20), but it points to semaglutide reducing osteoarthritis by multiple mechanisms. Weight loss reduces the load on the knees, of course; but semaglutide may help grow NEW cartilage on weight-bearing surfaces.
https://www.sciencealert.com/semaglutide-may-reverse-damage-caused-by-osteoarthritis-study-suggests