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Ozempic, etc. Weight loss drugs It has been shown that there are countless benefits, and they can also present some undesirable effects, mainly nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Others report changes in the sense of smell – sometimes referred to as “ozempic smell” – as one of the lesser known side effects of GLP-1 drug.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that people taking these medications may suddenly be drawn to sugar-like perfumes and aromas, and perhaps crave them.
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Some users on Reddit report their unexpected cravings and gratitude for their perfume.
“I started semaglutide last April and lost 80 pounds and earned a new appreciation for the fragrance,” one user wrote.

Dr. Marc Siege has not observed this phenomenon in his own patients, but says the drugs change digestion. (istock)
Another user replied, “When I started shooting, my scent obsession began…”
GLP-1 receptor agonists function by mimicking the natural hormone GLP-1.
Originally created as a drug for treating diabetes, the class of medication has become a popular weight loss solution.
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Studies have shown that the area that regulates people’s senses of taste and smell is also a major source of this natural hormone.
Dr. Mark SiegelA senior medical analyst at NYU Langone Health and Fox News professor of clinical medicine has not observed the phenomenon in his own patients, but says that the drug changes digestion.

The Gourmand Fragrance Market has been on the rise in recent years, and is expected to exceed $35 billion by 2025, according to market research. (istock)
“We saw an increase in reflux and belch related to delays. Stomach contents With these drugs,” he told Fox News Digital.
“This can lead to acidity or acidity, and in theory it can affect the smell.”
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Reported side effects coincide with another trend: Gourmet fragrance (the scent of sweet perfumes such as cake batters and caramel) is gaining popularity, as reported by Forbes.
The Gourmand Fragrance Market has been on the rise in recent years, and is expected to exceed $35 billion by 2025, according to market research.
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In particular, searches for “caramel perfume” are expected to increase by 42% this year.
So far, no specific research has been determined, regardless of which link is present when GLP-1 drugs tend to be sugar perfumes.

Reddit users report their unexpected cravings and gratitude for their perfume. (istock)
“this [effect] Siegel said, referring to patients with sensitive smell.
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He noted that further research is needed to investigate potential links between GLP-1 drugs and changes in people’s perceptions of taste and odorous methods.