It's easy to think that we've reached a healthy point of respect for our bodies, fuelling and moving them for both mind and body and from a place of love, rather than hate. Then yet another fad diet or dangerous workout routine goes viral on the internet and we're reminded that diet culture is still alive and kicking. Doing the rounds right now? "Oatzempic."
If you've never heard of it, let us explain. A bit like "nature's Ozempic" supplement Berberine, Oatzempic claims to be a "natural" oat-based drink with the same results as the now infamous diabetes and weight loss drug. The at-home alternative currently has millions of views and counting on TikTok and is also at breakout search on Google, indicating a steep rise in interest.
