Does “nature’s Ozempic” exist?

One protein-packed product may be worthy of the title, as research suggests that consuming it before certain meals could mimic the effects of the popular slimming drug.

Eating one type of food could result in similar effects as Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Siam – stock.adobe.com

While it’s not quite as effective as the seemingly miraculous GLP-1 medications, whey protein can help with satiety and insulin response.

Several trials found that drinking a shake made with the milk-derived protein before a meal improved blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes or obesity.

Meanwhile, a small study reported that whey protein shakes before breakfast and lunch resulted in lower blood sugar and reduced appetites — two key effects of weigh

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