Weight Loss Drugs in Sports: A Double Edged Sword The World Anti Doping Agency's (Wada) decision to keep weight loss medications, such as GLP 1 receptor agonists, off its banned list for 2027 has sparked debate about the role of performance enhancing substances in sports.
While this development may seem like a victory for athletes seeking to slim down, it raises more questions than answers.
The use of these medications has been on the rise outside of elite sport, with high profile figures like Serena Williams speaking publicly about their benefits.