Why fork over thousands of dollars a month for prescription weight loss jabs when store-bought supplements claim to have the same effect?

For significant weight loss, Zepbound may be the better option. If you have Type 2 diabetes and are looking for a dual approach to managing weight and the disease, Ozempic would likely be more suitable. Ultimately, talk to your doctor about health needs, financial situation and personal weight loss goals.

Natural supplements have “very mild effects” on weight loss based on what Dr. Ali has seen. There is some data to suggest that saffron, green tea, or turmeric can have a slight impact on GLP-1 production, he says, but again, it's not a ton.

GLP-1 supplements are advertised as a cheaper alternative to weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy. Doctors explain if they help people lose weight and are safe.