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Ozempic, a diabetes drug, was a runaway success of last year, though it is perhaps better known for weight loss. Ozempic contains semaglutide, a hormone-mimicking compound that slows digestion. Not to be outdone, TikTokers have come up with oatzempic, a blend of oats, water and lime juice, and say it has similar effects. The claim hasn’t been tested, but people do not lose weight unless they burn more calories than they consume. Oats might help, however: they contain soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which may act to reduce body weight and body mass index.
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