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Angelica Brandelius

MD, PhD, Certified Fitness & Medical Trainer

Dr. Angelica Brandelius, MD, PhD, is a licensed physician and certified medical trainer with a background in immunology, clinical research and more than 15 years of experience in exercise and health. At Yazen, she develops digital solutions that help people build and maintain an active lifestyle.

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Dr. Angelica Brandelius earned her medical degree from Lund University and holds a PhD in Medical Science in immunology. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Medical Trainer through The Academy, where she bridges medicine and exercise by tailoring physical activity for individuals with conditions such as type 2 diabetes, overweight and obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

With more than 15 years of experience at SATS, the Nordic region’s largest fitness chain, she has led a wide range of training concepts – from yoga and running to strength training and senior fitness – while continuing her professional development through Les Mills programmes, yoga certifications and studies in sports psychology at Malmö University.

At Yazen, she develops digital solutions that empower people to start and sustain an active lifestyle, always with a focus on individual needs and circumstances.

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Weight Loss Injection Treatment – How Does It Work?

Weight loss injections have emerged as an evidence-based medical treatment for obesity and overweight. By mimicking the body's natural hormones, these prescription medications help regulate appetite and support sustainable weight management. In this guide, we explore how injectable weight loss treatments work, who is eligible, and what to expect when combining them with professional medical support.

What happens if you stop taking Mounjaro?

Stopping Mounjaro often brings up a lot of questions. If you’ve been using it to support weight loss or improve your metabolic health, it’s completely natural to wonder what happens next.

Mounjaro is a prescription medicine containing tirzepatide. In the UK, it’s licensed for type 2 diabetes and weight management, alongside lifestyle changes. But what actually happens in your body when you stop treatment? Will the weight come back? And is it possible to keep the results long term?

Side effects of Ozempic and Wegovy: what’s common and what should you look out for?

Interest in medicines containing semaglutide, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has grown quickly in recent years. With proven effects, it’s natural that questions about safety and side effects follow. How does the treatment affect your body? Is it safe? And what can you do if you feel sick, for example?

Mounjaro side effects: common symptoms and how to manage them

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, to support weight management in people living with obesity, or overweight with at least one weight-related health condition.

What happens if you stop taking Ozempic?

Stopping Ozempic can raise a lot of questions, especially if you’ve been using semaglutide to support weight loss or improve your metabolic health. What actually happens in your body? Will the weight come back?

In this article, we’ll look at what the research shows about what can happen when you stop taking Ozempic or Wegovy, and what can influence the outcome.

How do you get GLP-1 prescribed?

Thinking about weight loss medication and wondering what’s involved? You might have heard of Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, but feel unsure about how the process actually works. Here’s a clear guide to the criteria, the medical assessment and the usual steps before treatment can start, so you know what to expect.

Can you use GLP-1 while breastfeeding – what does the research say?

After pregnancy, it’s completely normal to want to focus on your own health again. At the same time, many people hear about GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro as effective treatments for overweight and obesity. That often leads to questions about why these medicines aren’t recommended while breastfeeding.

The short answer comes down to your baby’s safety, limited research, and the fact that your body has different needs during this stage.

Why you shouldn’t use GLP-1 during pregnancy. How it can affect you and your baby

Pregnancy brings big changes to the body, so it’s completely natural to wonder what’s safe when it comes to medication. Can you use GLP-1 treatments like Ozempic or Wegovy while pregnant? Here, we’ll walk through what the research says, why these medicines aren’t recommended during pregnancy, and what to think about if you’re pregnant or planning to be.

What happens if you stop taking GLP-1?

Stopping GLP-1 treatment, such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, raises a lot of questions for people who’ve used it to lose weight. What actually happens in your body? Will the weight come back? Can you keep the results?

Here, we’ll walk through what the research shows about what tends to happen when treatment comes to an end.