Why fork over thousands of dollars a month for prescription weight loss jabs when store-bought supplements claim to have the same effect?

The products are being advertised as more affordable alternatives to blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors think about them.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy have a lot of scientific data to support their use—and they can help people drop a lot of pounds. But is it possible to get the same results from a supplement?

He was referring to semaglutide, better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, following a surge in demand for the medication. A new medical study published this month suggests yes — with some key factors to keep in mind.

Research has shown there are plenty of perks of using a medication like Ozempic for weight loss. But, given that this is a drug, there are some potential downsides to consider, too. New research published in JAMA Network Open links GLP-1 receptor agonists—a class of medications that includes semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—to a loss of bone density.

When it comes to berberine vs. Ozempic, there are a lot of differences. The supplement actually doesn’t have much in common