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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carla Feric

Prue Leith says weight loss jab was a ‘waste of money’

Dame Prue Leith, the 86-year-old television cook, has revealed her surprising experience with the weight loss injection Mounjaro, stating she "did not lose a single pound" despite trying the medication for a month. The culinary icon admitted the jab "didn’t do anything" for her, contrasting sharply with her husband’s significant success.

Despite her personal outcome, Dame Prue expressed her belief that the treatment is "worth a go", having been inspired by her retired fashion designer husband, John Playfair. He reportedly lost "three stone and is healthier than anything" after using Mounjaro, prompting her to think, 'oh, well, maybe I’ll have a go'.

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