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You can lose weight without injections: Chinese scientists have invented a "new Ozempic"

You can lose weight without injections: Chinese scientists have invented a "new Ozempic"

27 August 2025, 16:29

You can lose weight without injections: Chinese scientists have invented a "new Ozempic"

These are balls that allow you to lose up to 17% of your weight, even while eating fatty foods.

They consist of green tea, vitamin E, and seaweed. When they enter the stomach, they "stick" to fats and remove them from the body, preventing absorption, writes Daily Mail.

The main advantage is that they can be added to any food and drinks. They are tasteless and will cost many times less than the original drug.

In a study on rats, scientists found that those who consumed these granules lost 17% of their total body weight over 30 days. The rats were fed a diet in which 60% of calories came from fats.

The research is still in the early stages and has not yet been tested on humans. Scientists say that it is still unclear whether microgranules can have side effects such as intestinal irritation or impaired absorption of nutrients.

These side effects may be less pronounced than with the drug "Ozempic," which can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It may also be a cheaper alternative to injections, as the current average cost of an Ozempic pen ranges from $1,000 to $1,200 per month for those without insurance.

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