Hidden ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy tablets raises new gut health questions

Scientists are taking a closer look at the pill forms of Wegovy and Ozempic. In an animal study, the ingredient SNAC, which helps semaglutide survive the stomach and enter the bloodstream, was associated with changes in gut bacteria, inflammation markers, and a brain linked protein. The research does not show harm in people, but it raises new questions about the long term effects of daily exposure.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260228093435.htm