Semaglutide was meant to be a drug for diabetics and is now a global rage. Drugs like Ozempic make people crave food less and have now turned into a drug for weight loss and appetite suppression. ADOBE STOCK
Do you sometimes run into (mostly well-off) people who have suddenly lost a lot of weight? And when you ask them how they managed it, the answer is always vague: "Working out a bit", or "Eating healthy" or something like that? But as most of them do not seem to have changed their lifestyles or habits, you begin to wonder how they did it. The answer, more often than not, is one word: Semaglutide.
If you haven't heard of Semaglutide, which is now a global rage, here is what it is. It's a drug that affects our satiety centres and tells us that we are full even if we have only eaten a little bit.
It is to fatties what Viagra was to impotent men. (There, I've said it.) When the drug was introduced, it was meant for diabetics, because it has shown dramatic results in treating Type II Diabetes. But as time went on, doctors discovered that patients on Semaglutide not only ate less, they also lost interest in food halfway through a meal. I have a slight problem with my sugars, but am fortunate to have a doctor, Ambrish Mithal, who knows what current international research says.
Bu hikaye Brunch dergisinin January 27, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Brunch dergisinin January 27, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Rohit Chawla
Photographer, artist, @RohitChawlaPhotography_
Congratulations, it's a goal
Lakeside vows, pastel palettes, bayous, backyards and boats. These celeb weddings are what modern fairytales are made of
Rail against the machine
Valay Shende's Virar Fast depicts more than Mumbai's constant state of rush. Despite the struggle, there's empathy too
No need for soirée excuses
Not all party guests are created equal. Make sure you have an escape plan, in case you're stuck with someone dull
100 years, one epic dinner
How did the Hindustan Times celebrate its centenary in Delhi? With a lavish, ambitious dinner served by a top chef, in a magical garden. It can never be done again
Sauce and sorcery
Video projections on your plate, holograms dancing at the table, customised tunes with every course. Tech's coming to dinner. Will you reorder or reboot?
Who hates the haters now?
Online trolls used to terrify influencers. Now, hate is hardly a surprise. It's a sign of engagement, real viewers; a chance to clap back and wield power. Take a look
Are you earring this?
Don't put the heavy jewellery back in storage after the festivities. Stylists offer tips on how to wear them all year and still look chic
Clash of clans: Festive edit
Set boundaries, ask your own questions, prep for the prying moments. Here's how to survive the family gathering without going nuts
Krutika
Content creator, @TheMermaidScales