What is the ‘oat-zempic’ weight loss trend, and is it for you?

 Weight loss trends come and go but what stays behind is the impact they have on those who try them out in an earnest attempt to lose weight and reach their fitness goals. As such, it is essential to weigh the pros and cons of such short-lived trends before jumping on the bandwagon. We are saying this as there seems to be a new trend on the block: oat-zempic. The weight loss trend, a portmanteau of oats and Ozempic, has been doing the rounds on TikTok. It seems to be an offshoot of the trend of trying blood sugar drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, by replacing it with a low-cost, easily accessible option — dry oats.

The challenge entails blending a cup of water with half a cup of uncooked oats, along with a dash of lemon juice and even cinnamon. Some stick to the meal replacement drink for at least 21 days, or even eight weeks, according to several reports on the trend. However, despite the hype, nutrition experts are not entirely convinced about the drink’s effectiveness when it comes to weight loss.