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It's obvious these drugs are trimming waistlines across the nation; what may be less obvious is that they might also reshape societal beauty standards.

The article by Marcus Collins for Forbes, published on February 13, 2025, discusses the potential impact of the democratization of GLP-1 agonists, a class of drugs initially developed for diabetes management but now recognized for their weight loss benefits. Collins explores how these medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could redefine societal standards of beauty, health, and status. As these drugs become more accessible and affordable, they might shift the cultural narrative around body image, moving away from the traditional emphasis on diet and exercise as the sole means of weight control. This shift could lead to new forms of social stratification where access to these drugs becomes a marker of status, potentially exacerbating existing inequalities. Furthermore, Collins raises questions about the ethical implications, the pressure on individuals to conform to new body standards, and how this might influence personal identity and self-worth in a society increasingly focused on pharmaceutical solutions to human conditions.

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[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcuscollins/2025/02/13/how-the-democratization-of-glp-1s-might-redefine-standards-and-status/ ]

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