Doctor SLAMS Claims Of Natural Ozempic! Calls It A Big MYTH

We all have come across on social media that eating this superfood or having this diet can give you similar results just as ozempic, the popular weight loss drug. But according to experts, this is completely false. There is no such thing as ‘natural Ozempic.’

Dr Karan Rajan (MRCS, MBBS, BSc) recently debunked this myth in an Instagram post, saying, “If you’ve been doomscrolling through social media, you’ve probably seen the claims: Eat this ancient grain and watch the pounds melt away—just like a GLP-1 receptor agonist would! This magical tea mimics Ozempic! Let me stop you right there. No, it doesn’t.”

Why ‘Natural Ozempic’ Is Overhyped

Dr Rajan explains that Ozempic is a pharmaceutical-grade, lab-engineered molecule designed to bind to GLP-1 receptors with precision and stay active in your system for up to a week. “No food, no herb, no ancient root dug from the sacred soils of Instagram wellness pages can replicate this,” his post reads.

While some foods can stimulate the body's natural GLP-1 production, the effect is minimal compared to the sustained action of the drug. Food-induced GLP-1 boosts last only a few hours, while Ozempic provides long-term appetite suppression.

The Science Behind Satiety

Dr Rajan explains that while fibre-rich foods can help you feel full, their effect doesn’t come close to what Ozempic does. “Fibre, especially soluble fibre, gets fermented by gut bacteria into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which stimulate satiety hormones such as GLP-1, PYY (peptide YY), and CCK,” his post reads.

However, this effect is modest and temporary. Some of the best foods for natural satiety include:

-High-fibre foods: Oats, lentils, chia seeds, flaxseeds, apples

-Protein-rich foods: Lean meats, eggs, Greek yogurt, tofu, legumes

Protein also plays a role in appetite regulation, triggering the release of GLP-1 and PYY while reducing the hunger hormone ghrelin. But even with a protein-packed diet, the effects are short-lived compared to the sustained hormonal influence of Ozempic.

No Magic Food Can Replace Ozempic

Dr Rajan puts it bluntly: “We love the illusion of control—the belief that the right smoothie recipe will unlock metabolic nirvana. But biology doesn’t work like that. You can’t out-fibre a GLP-1 receptor agonist.”

While a healthy diet plays a major role in weight management, there’s no single food that can replicate the effects of a pharmaceutical drug. Ozempic works by mimicking a hormone to regulate appetite over an extended period, something no food can achieve.

So, the next time you see claims about a ‘natural Ozempic,’ remember: “Ozempic is a drug. Broccoli is broccoli. No amount of chia seeds will replace pharmacology. Unless you can convince your pancreas to start moonlighting as a pharmaceutical factory,” Dr Rajan's post read.

A balanced diet and regular exercise remain essential for long-term health, but if you’re considering Ozempic or similar medications, consult a doctor instead of falling for social media myths.

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