GLP-1 Boom Is Rewriting Thanksgiving as One in Eight U.S. Adults Takes the Drugs

Overview

• Recent surveys report roughly 12% of U.S. adults now use GLP-1 medications, with use more than doubling in the past year.
• The drugs mimic a satiety hormone, often curbing appetite and blunting the reward of eating, which can change holiday meal habits.
• Users describe feeling full after just a few bites, with some planning to take smaller servings or leave food uneaten to avoid discomfort.
• Overeating on GLP-1s can trigger nausea and discomfort, and clinicians note the medications can also alter how the body processes alcohol.
• Experts advise families to avoid remarks about food intake or visible weight changes and to remember the drugs are prescribed for multiple health conditions.