Oprah Winfrey says her use of GLP-1s has helped her lose more than weight – she's also lost her desire for alcohol.
Winfrey tells People that her days of being able to "outdrink everyone at the table" have dissipated in the two-plus years she's been taking the weight-loss medication.
"I was a big fan of tequila. I literally had 17 shots one night. I haven't had a drink in years. The fact that I no longer even have a desire for it is pretty amazing," Winfrey tells the magazine.
Medical research has shown that common side effects of GLP-1s are dampened cravings for alcohol, nicotine and opioids. The medication is also being used to treat addiction.
Winfrey, who turns 72 on Jan. 29, credits the medication for improving her relationship with her "nothing but supportive" longtime partner, Stedman Graham, as well as giving her more energy.
