Can Oats Mimic the Effects of Ozempic?
Fancy a water, oat and lime juice smoothie? No? Influencers across the internet have been raving about this concoction, claiming it mimics the effects of the weight loss drug Ozempic. They’ve even dubbed it ‘oat-zempic.’
But now it seems there could be some truth to the hack – emphasis on the ‘some’, though – after a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that a type of fibre contained in oats acts on the same biochemical pathway as Ozempic.
Unless you’ve been living under a digital rock, you’ve likely heard of the new wonder drug Ozempic. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, it has gained fame for its weight loss benefits. More recently, it has been touted to reduce the risk of heart problems, prevent cognitive decline and even help you to quit cigarettes.
Excerpted from BBC Science Focus
