From eating more fat to smart food pairings: The nutritionist's guide to eating on Ozempic
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Every so often we hear about a miracle drug that’s hailed as the ultimate health hero and right now, the buzz surrounding GLP-1 medication Ozempic is still going strong. Although the research is still in its infancy, scientists believe that the ground-breaking pharmaceutical which is licensed for type 2 diabetes and associated obesity, could potentially help to treat cardiovascular disease, stroke, infertility and even dementia.
Weight loss is one of the major effects of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy (also known as semaglutides), which is one of the reasons behind its growing Hollywood following. Celebrity testimonials aside, the scientific evidence regarding weight loss is promising. One study published in the New England Journal highlighted that overweight obese adults lost an average of 15.3kg over 68 weeks on Ozempic compared with a separate group that took placebo and lost 2.6kg on average, whilst another study attributed semaglutide with a 10.9 per cent total body weight loss over a six month period.
There’s no denying that Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs have been a game-changer for many people but, like any drug, they aren’t without unpleasant side effects. As a nutritionist working specifically with semaglutide patients, I’ve seen it all. From the incessant nausea and sickness to debilitating headaches, unrelenting fatigue and unexpected bouts of diarrhoea - it’s fair to say that the commonly experienced symptoms are far from pretty, and let’s not even delve into some of the potential the long-term risks….
