Off-label GLP-1 weight-loss medicine use among online bodybuilders
Folk pharmacology, risk and harm reduction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14909504 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Luke A Turnock (0000-0002-4928-1945, University of Lincoln, corresponding author), Evelyn Hearne (0000-0002-5308-5736, Liverpool John Moores University), Jennifer Germain (0000-0002-9890-3798, Liverpool John Moores University), Mikey Hirst (0009-0004-3907-811X, University of Lincoln), Honor D Townshend (0000-0003-1963-6351, Loughborough University), Lambros Lazuras (0000-0002-5075-9029, University of Lincoln) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 142 |
| Pages | 104854 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104854 |
| PMID | 40418873 |
| OpenAlex | W4410711964 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 60 |
We examine the likely implications of these findings for public health, with particular reference to the practices of 'cycling' and 'stacking' GLP medicines and the risk this presents, particularly when combined with drugs such as AAS and far burners. We discuss the need for harm reduction services such as drug testing services, and the need for healthcare professionals to be aware of anti-ageing motivations for use among older men. Continued research into novel GLP use is needed
Family medicine · Harm · Harm reduction · Obesity · Reduction (mathematics · Weight loss · Medicine · Muscle metabolism and nutrition · Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment · Psychology · Social Psychology · Internal Medicine · Pharmacology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |