Scientists Raise Alarm Over Deadly Side Effect From Weight Loss Drug Promoted By Elon Musk

According to scientists in China, a weight loss drug like Wegovy, which is promoted by Elon Musk, has a deadly side effect that causes a person's small intestine to become enlarged.

Medical experts are warning that Wegovy and similar fat-loss shots may cause a potentially deadly side effect overlooked in trials.

The blockbuster drugs work by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a hormone that slows the movement of food through the intestines – making a person feel full for longer.

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