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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Isabel Keane

Can a tortilla be ‘GLP-1 friendly’? The label change that weight-loss drug companies are cashing in on

Food manufacturers are trying to cash in on the popularity of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, with a growing number of easy, grab-and-go meals and snacks being sold as “GLP-1 friendly.”

These labels might highlight that a meal or snack is higher in protein and fiber, or simply a smaller portion size than other options — although consumers should be skeptical of any health benefits, experts say.

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