“I’m not surprised Ozempic is currently so popular. I’m surprised how many people want to try it off-label and not for what it’s intended for,” says Dr. Ellie Smith, MD in Endocrinology.
“The sad truth is that half of the US population (55%) are worried about their weight.”1
Some are actively trying to improve their health through regular exercise and nutrition.
Others worry about what people think of them based on their appearance.
But the majority still expect to lose weight without changing their lifestyle or eating habits. This is where Ozempic steps in,” she says.
Given these motivations, it’s no surprise Ozempic is becoming a hot topic for anyone searching for “easier” weight loss solutions.
The question is – at what cost?
“I get asked about this “miracle weight loss solution” that is Ozempic every day at work.
First, it’s a diabetes drug that is not FDA-approved for weight loss.
Second, people have already reported severe side effects, which I will discuss in more detail later.
Third, I did a lot of research to understand how exactly Ozempic works for weight loss.
And what I found is that there is another, safe, non-medication way to get very similar results without any harsh side effects,” the doctor reveals.
The expert explained that this drug was initially created to lower blood sugar and A1C in people with type 2 diabetes.
“The way Ozempic does that is by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1.
This glucagon-like peptide does three things:
- Triggers the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar rises
- Prevents the liver from producing too much glucose
- Reduces appetite and slows down the food leaving the stomach
And that is what matters most for weight loss,” says Dr. Smith.
When Ozempic reduces the rate of food leaving the stomach, it promotes a feeling of fullness.
That’s why those who take this drug have less urge to overeat or snack.
“When you eat less than you used to, you consume fewer calories.
As a result, you lose weight easily without intense cravings because you always feel full.
And it might seem like nothing could go wrong,” explains the doctor.
Even though Ozempic is currently trending online, the reviews are not all that glorious.
The inevitable has happened – thousands of people who used Ozempic for weight loss are experiencing serious side effects.
Here are just a few of them:
“I took this drug for one week, and I’m not kidding when I say it was the most miserable, sickest I’ve ever felt. I can’t understand why any healthy person would want to maintain it just to get thin.”
“The side effects came hard, fast, and strong. If I ate more than half a sandwich, I would become so bloated that I was burping constantly.”
“Within 4 hours of the first dose, non-stop projectile vomiting and diarrhea.”
But these are only short-term Ozempic side effects.
“The long-term side effects of using Ozempic off-label may include hypoglycemia, kidney failure, and even cancer.2
But even if there weren’t any of these side effects, would you really want to use a diabetes drug indefinitely?
Because when you stop taking Ozempic, hunger and cravings return almost immediately.
And so does the weight,” explains the expert.
Even though Ozempic is currently trending online, the reviews are not all that glorious.
The inevitable has happened – thousands of people who used Ozempic for weight loss are experiencing serious side effects.
Here are just a few of them:
“I took this drug for one week, and I’m not kidding when I say it was the most miserable, sickest I’ve ever felt. I can’t understand why any healthy person would want to maintain it just to get thin.”
“The side effects came hard, fast, and strong. If I ate more than half a sandwich, I would become so bloated that I was burping constantly.”
“Within 4 hours of the first dose, non-stop projectile vomiting and diarrhea.”
But these are only short-term Ozempic side effects.
“The long-term side effects of using Ozempic off-label may include hypoglycemia, kidney failure, and even cancer.2
But even if there weren’t any of these side effects, would you really want to use a diabetes drug indefinitely?
Because when you stop taking Ozempic, hunger and cravings return almost immediately.
And so does the weight,” explains the expert.
“The alternative I want to share promotes weight loss through the same hormone but without any of the side effects.”
After all the Ozempic buzz over last year, the term GLP-1 may have come up. It’s a hormone that controls satiety and stimulates insulin release.
The GLP-1 hormone plays a significant role in regulating metabolism and inducing the feeling of fullness in the central nervous system.
Almost all foods release this hormone, but some have a greater impact than others.
Studies have shown that dietary fiber is known to stimulate the release of GLP-1 and mimic the effects of Ozempic.3
“This safe alternative helps people lose weight without the harmful side effects or painful injections.
And anyone who doesn’t believe this would be surprised to see how many recent studies have proven it to be true.4 5 6
But coming back to my initial point, dietary fiber doesn’t cause any side effects because it targets GLP-1 differently than Ozempic,” says Dr. Smith.
According to the expert, while Ozempic mimics this hormone, dietary fiber promotes its natural secretion.
Because of that, GLP-1 does not go above healthy levels, which prevents the side effects that Ozempic usually causes.
“Now, I don’t want to go too scientific.
So I’ll just say that dietary fiber promotes GLP-1 production both directly and indirectly,” Dr. Smith explained.
She then quickly addressed the skepticism that many people may have.
After all, only a tiny fraction of people who have used dietary fiber before experience weight loss similar to Ozempic.
“The problem is that no dietary fiber supplement is created equally.
When promoting GLP-1 production that aids weight loss, it’s not enough to just take any off-the-shelf supplement.
Only soluble fiber is strong enough to aid digestion and mimic the process GLP-1 drugs stimulate.
That’s why choosing the right dietary fiber supplement is so important.”
“It is no secret that people are now coming to endocrinologists asking for Ozempic off-label.
But rather than simply saying no, I always explain the side effects first.
I then recommend using ColonBroom Premium as a safe alternative instead,” says Dr. Smith.
And according to the expert, none of her patients has ever complained that it didn’t work as expected.
Dr. Smith believes it’s because she sets strict criteria when looking for an alternative that promotes GLP-1.
“First, it has to contain a soluble fiber known to increase GLP-1 secretion, both directly and indirectly.
Second, the supplement has to be clinically approved and recently tested.
Lastly, the supplement has to boast the highest quality ingredients and have minimal to no side effects.
Honestly, there are only a few such options on the market, and ColonBroom Premium is a clear standout.
Because it contains psyllium husk, l-carnitine, and B-group vitamins, it supports fat loss, appetite control, and healthy metabolism all at once.
In other words, this supplement has everything I was looking for,” says the doctor.
But Dr. Smith then added that, in fact, there is one “side effect.”
“The people I convinced to try ColonBroom Premium instead of Ozempic quickly noticed something they weren’t expecting.
Along with steady weight loss and fewer cravings, they reported improved digestion, reduced bloating, and more regular bowel movements.
Which is quite the opposite of what people experience with Ozempic right away,” Dr. Smith concluded with a smile.