There is a search for a “natural” way to achieve the same dramatic weight loss seen with the revolutionary drug Ozempic.
Dieters on social media have made a number of suggestions, including the little-known supplement berberine and even cinnamon.
But the latest food hack that is said to mimic Ozempic’s anti-hunger effects is simple; blending some oats.
The so-called ‘Oat-Zempic’ trend involves drinking a mixture of oats, water, cinnamon and lime daily, which, according to its proponents, can help you lose many kilos.
Most people who adopt the eating habit refrain from eating other meals and instead add small snacks if they are hungry.
The drink is made from a mixture of oats, water, lime and cinnamon.
Tik Tok user Fred_ddy92 He has lost 10 pounds in 21 days by drinking the oatmeal smoothie, starting at 241 pounds.
User anna.2490 He shared that he had lost five pounds, going from 243 pounds to 238 pounds in one week by drinking the shake twice a day.
Meanwhile User TastyCara shared that in five days he had lost four and a half pounds taking OAT-zempic and doing intermittent fasting.
Despite the hype, dieticians are less convinced that the shake is a miracle drug.
“It’s essentially eating a bowl of oatmeal,” said Dr. Alok Patel, a pediatrician at Stanford. he told ABC.
And simply drinking this oat drink will not give you the same effect that you would get from taking Ozempic.
The drug works by interfering with the signals between the brain and gut that indicate you are hungry.
Those who lose weight following this trend “are creating a false equivalence” between the oatmeal smoothie and the weight-loss medication, Dr. Patel said.
However, this does not mean that oatmeal drink does not help you lose weight.
Fred_ddy92 shares his daily progress while doing OAT-zempic on his TikTok
“Eating oatmeal in the morning, instead of other more processed breakfasts, can lower cholesterol, which is great for heart health, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, vitamins and minerals, and that soluble fiber will keep you full longer,” says Dr. Patel.
“Half a cup of oatmeal, that’s a lot of fiber and a little bit of water to help them feel full, which can lead to a calorie deficit, which is why people are losing weight.”
Fashion fans have noticed this effect.
“This drink fills you up so much that you don’t even want to eat, so you eat less, which is crazy,” said Fred_ddy92 in a TikTok documenting the tenth day of their trip.
He also shared that since he started taking ‘Oat-zempic’, he had reduced his portion sizes and increased the time he spent in the gym.
Ozempic helps people lose weight by slowing down the speed of food digestion and making you feel fuller longer.
“At the end of the day, if it’s about helping people start their day with a very nutritious breakfast like oatmeal, then I’m all for it,” said Dr. Tommy Martin, a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital. shared on a TikTok.
But other nutritionists warn that the oat drink could fall into a dangerous category of diet trends, where people use smoothies to replace whole foods and end up consuming too few calories.
Registered dietitian Maya Feller said Good morning america It is not recommended to replace your meals with ‘Oat-zempic’.
‘I wouldn’t use this because you won’t get all the nutrients your body needs. Basically, you are depriving your cells of what they want so they can function optimally. It’s just not worth it,” he said.