Elon Musk showed off a trimmer figure in a holiday social media post on Wednesday while revealing that he has been taking an anti-obesity drug to shed pounds.
Why it matters: Musk’s post highlighted just how mainstream weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become in recent years as public figures openly admit to using them, helping transform perceptions and conversations around weight loss.
Driving the news: Musk posted a photo of himself on X on Christmas Day dressed up in a Santa costume, captioning the picture, “Ozempic Santa.”
“Technically, Mounjaro, but that doesn’t have the same ring to it,” he added.
The big picture: Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are all part of a buzzy class of drugs known as GLP-1 agonists, which are seen as potential game-changers for patients struggling with obesity and diabetes and are at risk for heart attack and stroke.
However, weight-loss drugs have also surged in popularity among patients who don’t necessarily need them to treat those ailments.
The drugs’ popularity among celebrities and TikTokers has also helped drive shortages for patients in need.
