Ozempic vs. diet changes: Study shows people are opposing drug use for weight loss

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Ozempic recently gained popularity thanks to Maheep Kapoor in the recently released season of the Netflix show Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives. He mentioned that Ozempic (a diabetes drug) is the new thing for people to lose weight fast. The internet immediately linked these allegations to Karan Johar, who is currently in the news for his drastic weight loss. But contrary to what the trends say, a recent study has shown that people are opposing the use of drugs to lose weight.

Ozempic vs. dietary changes; Study shows people are opposing drug use for weight loss (Pexels)
Ozempic vs. dietary changes; Study shows people are opposing drug use for weight loss (Pexels)

Also Read: Controversial weight loss drug linked to Karan Johar: Is Ozempic safe or a health hazard?

diet vs injectable weight loss drugs

The study, led by Dr. Neal Bernard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, conducted a survey of 2,205 American adults, who were asked a series of questions related to weight loss. When asked whether they would prefer taking an injectable weight loss drug rather than making significant changes to their diet, 73% of participants disagreed.

Ozempic (Joel Saget/AFP)
Ozempic (Joel Saget/AFP)

Neal D. Barnard, president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and leader of the study, said in a media release that Americans want to lose weight, but they instead prefer to do so with healthy changes in their eating habits. Drug use.

Also read: Ozempic is not the only answer: Here’s how to increase GLP-1 levels naturally for healthy weight loss

plant based diet for weight loss

When participants were asked whether they would switch to a plant-based diet for weight loss, 68% strongly agreed, while 32% disagreed. However, it has been scientifically proven that a vegetarian diet can be more effective in helping people lose weight than the Mediterranean diet. Studies show that a low-fat vegetarian diet may also help improve body composition, insulin sensitivity and lower cholesterol.

Plant-Based Diet (Shutterstock)
Plant-Based Diet (Shutterstock)

Changes in diet may show better results:

A study states that people have a tendency to stop using drugs like Ozempic after a period of time. However, such medicines demand that they should be used indefinitely for better results. On the other hand, changing the diet to a healthier option may yield more promising results and help regain the lost weight.

Also read: Wegovi and Ozempic Weight Loss: Science and Promotion of Supplements; how they work

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have about a medical condition.

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