'Natural' alternatives to Ozempic, from herbal extracts to spice pills

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, searches for these products has more than doubled worldwide.

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