The popular weight loss drug Ozempic may not only reduce body weight but also slow down aging. This conclusion was reached by American researchers from the company TruDiagnostic. According to their findings, semaglutide, the active ingredient in the drug, “may slow down the biological clock” and have a positive effect on overall health.

The study involved 108 people with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy — a condition in which excess fat accumulates in the body and cellular aging accelerates. Half of the participants received Ozempic for 32 weeks, Bild reports.

“Those who were given semaglutide were, on average, biologically 3.1 years younger by the end of the study,” said bioinformatician Dr. Varun Dwaraka.

The researchers noted that the rejuvenating effect was especially pronounced in the brain and immune system — in these areas, biological age decreased by nearly five years. They believe the drug improves metabolism and reduces inflammation, which leads to such results.

Although the study was conducted on people with a specific condition, scientists believe a similar effect may also appear in others. However, they caution against using these drugs solely for rejuvenation at this stage.