If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.”
The name is a nod to Ozempic, a prescription medication used primarily for type 2 diabetes that also suppresses appetite. Videos of the oatzempic drink usually promise easy weight loss, effortless fullness and a “natural alternative” to medication.
But is oatzempic supported by science? The short answer is no. Let’s unpack why.
Details
Title
What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?
Creators
Lauren Ball - The University of Queensland
Emily Burch - Southern Cross University
Publication Details
The Conversation
Publisher
The Conversation Media Group Ltd
Identifiers
991013339290202368
Academic Unit
Allied Health and Midwifery; Faculty of Health
Language
English
Resource Type
Magazine article
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What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?