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- 0:00Cool stuff for us today...
- 0:05So, let's see if we can modify them
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- 0:17The way we are going to see the difference
- 0:19So let's show you how the value is
- 0:20which one is most important
- 0:22which is simple
- 0:27The value is much more important
- 0:29So, I told you to go home and to be here to vaccinate many other people.
- 0:36It was the same.
- 0:38I wanted to tell you what you have.
- 0:41It was the same because I got raised near the ocean and I was around the next day,
- 0:46and I was the one with the beautiful leaves and the beautiful trees that I had.
- 0:50So, I learned that I was born here, and I was here today.
- 0:52I was here, I was here in the back and I was at this table.
- 0:57Thank you for watching. Let's start, guys.
- 1:02The real problem is that you've got to know each other
- 1:07and try the best to work together.
- 1:19But you also have to be able to understand each other's affected
- 1:24effect on the
- 1:28entire body.
- 1:29In the car, the
- 1:30power of the
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Foundayo oral GLP-1 claims: what the FDA approval actually means
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The caption claims FDA approval for a drug called Foundayo with 22% weight loss efficacy and 98% intestinal bioavailability, but the actual spoken content of the video contains no clinical information about GLP-1 receptor agonists or weight loss pharmacology. The best available peer-reviewed data on oral semaglutide for obesity (OASIS 1, Knop et al., 2023, The Lancet) shows approximately 15.1% body weight reduction over 68 weeks, which is meaningfully lower than the figure cited in the caption. Patients considering oral versus injectable GLP-1 therapies should consult a licensed provider and review FDA drug approval records directly, as the drug name referenced in this video does not appear in the public FDA approval database.
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Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity
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Effect of Continued Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo on Weight Loss Maintenance
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This FormBlends review is specific to "Foundayo oral GLP-1 claims: what the FDA approval actually means" from drmariohugortizs. We read the clip as a GLP-1 social video fact-checks claim about GLP-1 social video fact-checks, then separate the useful signal from what a short social video cannot prove. The page-specific claim focus is: The caption claims FDA approval for a drug called Foundayo with 22% weight loss efficacy and 98% intestinal bioavailability, but the actual spoken content of the video contains no clinical information about GLP-1 receptor agonists or weight loss pharmacology.
The reason this review is not generic is the source wording and the canonical claim label "glp1 la fda acaba de aprobar foundayo y esto lo cambia todo una p." In this clip, the useful excerpt is: "Cool stuff for us today." That wording changes the review because it points to GLP-1 social video fact-checks evidence, safety, and patient-fit context, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
The source trail for this page is checked against Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (2021), Effect of Continued Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo on Weight Loss Maintenance (2021), and Effect of Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Daily Liraglutide on Body Weight (2022), plus the creator's own wording. GLP-1 social video fact-checks decisions still need an eligibility review, medication-interaction screen, access check, and quality-control review before anyone treats a social clip as medical advice.
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The caption claims FDA approval for a drug called Foundayo with 22% weight loss efficacy and 98% intestinal bioavailability, but the actual spoken content of the video contains no clinical information about GLP-1 receptor agonists or weight loss pharmacology.
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- The caption claims FDA approval for a drug called Foundayo with 22% weight loss efficacy and 98% intestinal bioavailability, but the actual spoken content of the video contains no clinical information about GLP-1 receptor agonists or weight loss pharmacology. The best available peer-reviewed data on oral semaglutide for obesity (OASIS 1, Knop et al., 2023, The Lancet) shows approximately 15.1% body weight reduction over 68 weeks, which is meaningfully lower than the figure cited in the caption. Patients considering oral versus injectable GLP-1 therapies should consult a licensed provider and review FDA drug approval records directly, as the drug name referenced in this video does not appear in the public FDA approval database.
- No drug named Foundayo appears in the FDA's public drug approval database as of mid-2025. Verify any claimed FDA approval directly at fda.gov before acting on it.
- OASIS 1 (Knop et al., 2023, The Lancet) found oral semaglutide 50 mg produced about 15.1% weight loss over 68 weeks, not 22% in 48 weeks as the caption states.
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- No drug named Foundayo appears in the FDA's public drug approval database as of mid-2025. Verify any claimed FDA approval directly at fda.gov before acting on it.
- OASIS 1 (Knop et al., 2023, The Lancet) found oral semaglutide 50 mg produced about 15.1% weight loss over 68 weeks, not 22% in 48 weeks as the caption states.
- The 22% weight loss figure matches injectable tirzepatide data from SURMOUNT-1 (Jastreboff et al., 2022, NEJM), suggesting the caption may have mixed up drug classes or delivery routes.
- Oral peptide bioavailability is a known pharmacological challenge. Standard oral semaglutide sits around 0.4-1% absorption. A 98% bioavailability claim for any oral GLP-1 agent is not supported by any published study.
- The actual spoken transcript of this video contains no medical claims about GLP-1 drugs, weight loss, or Foundayo. The medical assertions exist only in the caption.
- Oral GLP-1 development is a legitimate and active research area, but no currently approved oral GLP-1 therapy in the US is labeled for obesity at the efficacy levels injectable semaglutide or tirzepatide achieve.
- Always cross-reference drug approval claims with FDA.gov and discuss treatment options with a licensed prescriber who has access to your complete medical history.
Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.
What did @drmariohugortizs actually say?
Here is the uncomfortable truth: the transcript does not match the caption at all. The caption promises a breakdown of Foundayo's FDA approval, "~22% weight loss in 48 weeks," and "98% biodisponibilidad intestinal." What the actual spoken transcript delivers is incoherent rambling about oceans, trees, and "the power of the cell" with no mention of Foundayo, GLP-1 receptors, or any clinical data whatsoever.
The video appears to be either a heavily mistranscribed auto-caption from a non-English source, a completely unrelated clip paired with a misleading caption, or a generated or repurposed video. There are zero direct quotes available from the creator that support the specific medical claims in the caption. Any fact-check of those claims has to treat them as caption-only assertions, not as something a medical professional explained on camera.
Does the science back this up?
The underlying clinical claims in the caption are partially grounded in real data, but several numbers appear inflated or unverifiable. Oral semaglutide (brand name Rybelsus) is FDA-approved, but not for weight loss at the doses studied for obesity. The caption's "~22% weight loss" figure does not match published Rybelsus trial outcomes.
The OASIS 1 trial (Knop et al., 2023, The Lancet) tested oral semaglutide at 50 mg daily for obesity and found approximately 15.1% body weight reduction over 68 weeks, not 22% in 48 weeks. The 22% figure is closer to what tirzepatide injections achieved in the SURMOUNT-1 trial (Jastreboff et al., 2022, NEJM). The "98% biodisponibilidad intestinal" claim is unverifiable and inconsistent with known pharmacokinetics of oral GLP-1 agonists. Standard oral semaglutide bioavailability is roughly 0.4-1%, even with the SNAC absorption enhancer. A 98% figure would represent a completely different molecule or delivery mechanism, and no published data supports that number for any approved oral GLP-1 agent.
What did they get wrong (or right)?
The caption gets one thing directionally right: oral GLP-1 formulations are a genuine area of active development, and they would represent a real convenience improvement over injectable therapies. That is a fair observation. The clinical interest is real.
Everything else is a problem. "FDA just approved Foundayo" is not verifiable. As of mid-2025, there is no FDA-approved drug called Foundayo in the public drug approval database. The FDA's drug approval announcements are public record, and no entry matches that name. The 22% weight loss figure appears lifted from injectable tirzepatide data and misattributed to an oral formulation. The 98% bioavailability claim is flatly inconsistent with the published science on oral peptide absorption. Peptides are notoriously difficult to deliver orally precisely because of low bioavailability. No currently approved or late-stage oral GLP-1 agent comes close to 98% intestinal bioavailability. Claiming otherwise misleads patients about what to expect.
What should you actually know?
Oral GLP-1 development is real, ongoing, and worth watching. But the specific claims in this video's caption do not hold up.
- Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not obesity, at currently approved doses. Higher-dose formulations for obesity are in trials but not yet approved for that indication in the US as of this writing.
- The best published oral GLP-1 weight loss data shows roughly 15% body weight reduction, not 22%, and that is over a longer timeframe than 48 weeks.
- No oral GLP-1 agent has demonstrated 98% intestinal bioavailability. That figure is not supported by any published pharmacokinetic study.
- The transcript of the actual video contains no medical content. The medical claims exist only in the caption, which means viewers are making health decisions based on text assertions that were never explained or supported on camera.
- If you are evaluating oral versus injectable GLP-1 options, that is a conversation to have with a licensed prescriber who can review your full medical history, not a TikTok caption.
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About the Creator
drmariohugortizs · TikTok creator
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La FDA acaba de aprobar Foundayo y esto lo cambia TODO 🧬💊 Una pastilla oral que en estudios clínicos logró ~22% de pérdida de peso corporal en 48 semanas. Sin agujas. Sin cadena de frío. 98% de biodisponibilidad intestinal. ¿Será el sucesor real de la era inyectable? Te lo explico en 60 segundos 👇 Guarda este video porque vas a querer volver a verlo. Hashtags: #foundayo
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers based on this video and our medical team review.
What does the video say about no drug named foundayo appears in the fda's public drug?
No drug named Foundayo appears in the FDA's public drug approval database as of mid-2025. Verify any claimed FDA approval directly at fda.gov before acting on it.
What does the video say about oasis 1 (knop et al., 2023, the lancet) found?
OASIS 1 (Knop et al., 2023, The Lancet) found oral semaglutide 50 mg produced about 15.1% weight loss over 68 weeks, not 22% in 48 weeks as the caption states.
What does the video say about the 22% weight loss figure matches injectable tirzepatide data from?
The 22% weight loss figure matches injectable tirzepatide data from SURMOUNT-1 (Jastreboff et al., 2022, NEJM), suggesting the caption may have mixed up drug classes or delivery routes.
What does the video say about oral peptide bioavailability?
Oral peptide bioavailability is a known pharmacological challenge. Standard oral semaglutide sits around 0.4-1% absorption. A 98% bioavailability claim for any oral GLP-1 agent is not supported by any published study.
What does the video say about the actual spoken transcript of this video contains no medical?
The actual spoken transcript of this video contains no medical claims about GLP-1 drugs, weight loss, or Foundayo. The medical assertions exist only in the caption.
What does the video say about oral glp-1 development?
Oral GLP-1 development is a legitimate and active research area, but no currently approved oral GLP-1 therapy in the US is labeled for obesity at the efficacy levels injectable semaglutide or tirzepatide achieve.
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