Hoffnungsträger Abnehmspritze: Was kann der Wirkstoff GLP-1 sonst noch? | Puls | SRF Wissen

From obesity to heart attacks, from diabetes to dementia – the active ingredients in weight-loss injections are said to help avert many threats to life and limb. Groundbreaking multitalents in the service of our health or exaggerated hope? "Puls" takes stock of weight loss and examines the current state of research. 🔔 Subscribe to SRF Wissen now on YouTube 👉    / @srfwissen   ⏰ A new episode of "Puls" every Monday at 5:30 PM on Digital First More about the video –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– From gut hormone to a milestone in medicine? The GLP-1 active ingredients in the modern generation of weight-loss injections appear to be true all-rounders: They not only combat obesity like no other drug before them, but also expand the treatment options for type 2 diabetes and are even said to protect vulnerable hearts. Can these mimic gut hormones set new standards in medicine – or are they raising completely exaggerated hopes? Lighter and healthier after one year of injection therapy In spring 2024, "Puls" followed the severely overweight Walburga Hilgers, who hoped to lose a significant amount of weight and benefit from treatment with the active ingredient semaglutide. The encouraging results one year later: 26 kg less weight and significantly improved lab results. How can she ensure long-term success? Slim and healthy with injections, exercise, and a consistent diet "Puls" presenter Daniela Lager meets a 45-year-old who, at over 140 kg in weight, realized he was headed for serious health problems. GLP-1 therapy freed him from the tormenting craving for sweets, he lost many pounds, and at the same time changed his lifestyle: healthy diet, regular exercise. Now he's trying to maintain his weight without the injection. What are the challenges? Weight-loss injections in focus of Alzheimer's research This was unexpected: In diabetics, weight-loss injections also appear to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. A global study is now investigating whether GLP-1 active ingredients could have a positive effect on dementia. Participating experts in Geneva, however, warn against excessive hopes. "Puls" Chat – Questions and answers on the topic of "Long-term weight loss" Which method is most effective for losing weight – and how can you maintain your new weight long-term? How long does injection therapy take? How risky is gastric surgery? Do you always lose muscle mass when losing weight? Do carbohydrates promote the yo-yo effect? 👉https://www.srf.ch/wissen/wissens-cha... 👀 Watch directly: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The Struggle of Losing Weight 03:58 Puls Chat 04:17 What a Year of Weight Loss Injections Does 07:28 What is GLP-1? 10:36 The Great Potential of GLP-1 Injections 12:09 Success Through Exercise and Nutrition 15:08 Weight Loss Injections for Cardiovascular Diseases? 24:10 Alzheimer's research benefits from weight-loss injection ________________________ ◾ Director: Thorsten Stecher ◾ Editors: Martina Lichtsteiner, Daniel Hilfiger ◾ Presenter: Daniela Lager © 2025 SRF ________________________ This is Puls: The health magazine "Puls" reports on current and in-depth topics in the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition, and fitness. "Puls" critically examines proven effects and side effects. The focus is on the concrete benefits for the audience. A new episode of "Puls" airs every Monday at 5:30 p.m. 👉 Would you like to suggest a topic for us? Then let us know your wish in the comments ✍ MORE KNOWLEDGE, EVERY WEEK ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔔 Subscribe to SRF Wissen on YouTube now and activate the bell: ► https://www.youtube.com/srfwissen?sub... 👇 More knowledge is available here: 📰 Knowledge to read: https://www.srf.ch/wissen 🎧 Knowledge to listen: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/wissen 👀 Knowledge to watch: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/wis... ________________________ 🧠 Channel info: Discover, experience, understand, be amazed – that's SRF Wissen on YouTube. Here you'll find fascinating videos on the topics of Knowledge & Science, Environment & Sustainability, and Health, Nature & Animals. Everything bundled on one channel. ______ SRF's Social Media Netiquette: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFWissen #SRFPuls #LoseWeight #ExperienceKnowledge #HealthProgram #SRF #Documentary