Regularly eating foods such as avocados, nuts and eggs can offer similar effects on the body as seen with weight loss injections, a nutritionist has claimed. In recent months, semaglutide injections have soared in popularity among celebrities as a quick fix for shedding pounds.
Brands such as Wegovy and Ozempic both contain the compound that mimics fullness caused by the GLP-1 hormone and is used to treat type 2 diabetes by managing blood sugar levels, Daily Record reports. This kind of treatment, however, comes with some unpleasant side effects.
According to Wegovy and Ozempic's respective websites, regularly taking either injection may cause nausea, stomach pain, constipation and vomiting - with Wegovy users further risking headaches, tiredness and dizziness. However, nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett believes that regularly consuming certain foods can be just as effective as semaglutide in losing weight, but without the nasty symptoms.
