It was never going to be long before social media invented a natural alternative to the much-hyped “miracle” weight-loss injectable of the drug semaglutide, best known by its brand name Ozempic. And indeed hot on its heels comes a wellness trend in the form of an oat-based drink that will supposedly curb your appetite and lead to dramatic weight loss. “Oatzempic,” as the DIY drink is being dubbed, is made by blending half a glass of rolled oats, a glass of water, a dash of cinnamon and a squeeze of lime juice. As rudimentary and unlikely as it sounds, it has amassed a cult following, with 40 million views on TikTok as well as before-and-after posts on Instagram. Some are claiming it has helped them to shed several pounds in time to achieve a “summer bod.”
All you need to do, Oatzempic converts claim, is to drink it a few times a day and it will fill you up, keeping hunger pangs at bay and miraculously melting away the pounds.
