The 'natural' alternatives to Ozempic: From herbal extracts to supplements, spice pills and even types of smoothies, our experts reveal which ones REALLY work By Luke Chafer Published: 01:45, 3 November 2024 | Updated: 02:09, 3 November 2024 e-mail View comments Weight-loss injections have revolutionised the slimming industry. The jabs – such as Ozempic and Mounjaro – can help people shed up to a third of their bodyweight. The medicines work by suppressing hormones in the body that trigger the feeling of hunger.
And, not surprisingly, the stampede to get prescriptions has led to shortages. But almost simultaneously a small industry has sprung up offering supplements touted as ‘natural’ alternatives. Over the past six months, Google searches for these products has more than doubled worldwide.
Meanwhile, videos about cheap supplements that cause fat to ‘drop off’ or lead to a ‘flat tummy in seven days’ have been viewed by hundreds of millions on social media – and, predictably, celebrities are in on the act. Earlier this year, Kourtney Kardashian , sister of Kim and co-star of the reality TV series The Kardashians, launched a capsule supplement called Lemme Smooth. She claims it can ‘combat cellulite from the inside out’.
And a raft of other pills and potions are vying for the title ‘Nature’s Ozempic’. But do they really work? We asked the experts to give their verdict on the most popular brands. Kourtney Kardashian, sister of Kim and co-star of the .
