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New study shows that Ozempic does not work as we originally thought

Ozempic may not work as scientists always believed

It is now assumed that the slimming injection, which is all the rage among A-list celebrities, not only affects the appetite but also the metabolism of the user.

The drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, has been shown to promote satiety in people who take it by interacting with satiety hormones and slowing digestion, allowing the stomach to stay physically full longer.

“It always seemed simplistic to me that these new treatments just make people eat less,” said lead researcher Professor Donal O'Shea in a statement. “That's why this study is an exciting advance in our understanding of how these new drugs work against obesity.”

“The results also provide scientific evidence that treating obesity is not simply about eating less and exercising more – that's the prevention part. Treatment is more complex.”

The study involved 30 people with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity who took glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues and lost weight and boosted their metabolism. People with a sluggish metabolism at the start of the study seemed to benefit the most.

Previously, Tory candidate for party leadership, Robert Jenrick, admitted that he had previously been vaccinated with the drug Ozempic for weight loss, but that he “didn't particularly like it”.

Robert Jenrick admitted to taking the drug but did not like it
Robert Jenrick admitted to taking the drug but did not like it (Getty Images)

The former immigration minister confirmed that he took the drug for about six weeks last autumn to lose a few pounds.

Mr Jenrick addressed rumours that he had suddenly lost weight over the past year, having re-emerged in Westminster with a noticeably slimmer figure since leaving government.

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