You’ve probably heard about the medication Ozempic, used to manage Type 2 diabetes and as a weight loss drug.
Ozempic (and the similar drug Wegovy) has had more than its fair share of headlines and controversies. A global supply shortage, tweets about using it from Elon Musk, approval for adolescent weight loss in the United States. Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel even joked about it on film’s night of nights.
But how much do we really need drugs like Ozempic? Can we use food as medicine to replace them?
How Does Ozempic Work?
The active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide, which works by inducing satiety. This feeling of being satisfied or “full,” suppresses appetite. This is why it works for weight loss….