Mumbai doctor shares 4 food types that can mimic Ozempic's effect: Influencing hormones, reducing hunger…
Hindustan Times • • health
Key Points:
- Ozempic, containing GLP-1 receptor agonists, is a widely accepted diabetes drug that also aids rapid weight loss by mimicking hormones that trigger insulin release and reduce appetite.
- Concerns exist about Ozempic's long-term effects, including weight regain after stopping the medication, prompting interest in natural food alternatives that influence appetite and digestion.
- Dr. Manan Vora categorizes appetite-controlling foods into four groups: those boosting fullness hormones (eggs, paneer, curd), those reducing hunger (dals, vegetables), those controlling appetite (whole grains like oats), and those delaying stomach emptying (chia and flaxseeds).
- While no natural food matches Ozempic's potency, high-protein, high
