{"id":15393,"date":"2025-12-03T00:54:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15393"},"modified":"2025-12-03T00:54:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:54:40","slug":"a-dietitian-reacts-to-the-oatzempic-tiktok-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15393","title":{"rendered":"A Dietitian Reacts to the \u201cOatzempic\u201d TikTok Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Should-You-Switch-to-Oat-Milk_-1024x643.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A Dietitian Reacts to the \u201cOatzempic\u201d TikTok Trend | MyFitnessPal\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the health and wellness world, Ozempic has become one of the most talked-about topics when it comes to weight loss. The diabetes drug reportedly can help people <a href=\"https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/blog\/cultivating-health\/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend\/2023\/07#:~:text=Ozempic%20works%20by%20mimicking%20a,the%20effect%20of%20bariatric%20surgery.\">lose weight by reducing hunger and increasing satiety levels<\/a> (aka, you feel fuller on less food). It\u2019s all over social media right now, with over <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">489K <\/span> views on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ozempic?lang=en\">TikTok<\/a> alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now there\u2019s a twist on the trend: Oatzempic, which involves drinking a blended oat beverage every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We spoke with registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum, RD, to find out whether or not the drink can help you lose weight and, more importantly, whether or not it\u2019s healthy or safe.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Oatzempic?<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t be fooled by the name. Oatzempic actually has nothing to do with Ozempic. Instead, Oatzempic is a drink made with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup of oats<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of water<\/li>\n<li>Fresh squeezed juice from half of a lime<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Dash of cinnamon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adrienne_elaine\/video\/7347783601087466795\">TikTok video<\/a>, the trend involves drinking the beverage every day first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Users claim it can help you lose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@nandoism\/video\/7348386190057295146?q=oatzempic&amp;t=1711473443570\">40 pounds in two months<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Does it work for weight loss?<\/h2>\n<p>While many people online swear by the Oatzempic trend, Basbaum isn\u2019t convinced it\u2019s the fat-burning miracle it claims to be. \u201cIt may help a little bit, but it&#8217;s not a magic weight loss potion,\u201d she cautions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the three main things to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Oats may help reduce your appetite.<\/strong> Basbaum explains that it\u2019s likely the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/food-features\/oats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">satiating effect of oats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that helps with weight management. \u201cOats overall are rich in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/2708489\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fiber<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which is well known to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/essential-guide-to-fiber\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">promote fullness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk\/2024\/07\/11\/high-fibre-food-intake-promotes-satiation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">curb appetite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>You are likely losing water weight, not fat<\/strong>. Because the oats are consumed raw in Oatzempic, they may have a laxative effect. This could lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/diarrhea-and-weight-loss-5212617\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">diarrhea and dehydration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. While that temporary loss of water weight may show up as a lower number on the scale, it isn\u2019t actual fat loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>There\u2019s no scientific evidence supporting Oatzempic.<\/strong> With so many factors unaccounted for and zero research, it\u2019s hard to link Oatzempic directly to weight loss. \u201cKeep in mind that many of the people on TikTok trying this for weight loss are following diet and exercise plans in addition to the Oatzempic drink,\u201d Basbaum points out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Key takeaways from Oatzempic<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Basbaum says she likely wouldn\u2019t recommend Oatzempic to someone trying to lose weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThough it should be relatively safe and inexpensive for most people to try, it&#8217;s a gimmick,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, there is some value to consuming more oats in general, Basbaum notes. Because of the high fiber content, oats in any form have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8625765\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bunch of health benefits.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Not only can they help you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4757923\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">feel fuller for longer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, they can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8625765\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">regulate blood sugar, improve digestion, and lower cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you\u2019re having a bowl of unsweetened oatmeal for breakfast or blending raw oats into a shake, you can track your fiber intake in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitnesspal.app.link\/TptpWFEOjIb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MyFitnessPal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Try upgrading your morning bowl of oats with these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/protein-oatmeal-upgrades\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">protein additions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for a breakfast that will actually keep you satisfied! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Originally published March 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/a-dietitian-reacts-to-the-oatzempic-tiktok-trend\/\">A Dietitian Reacts to the \u201cOatzempic\u201d TikTok Trend<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\">MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/a-dietitian-reacts-to-the-oatzempic-tiktok-trend\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the health and wellness world, Ozempic has become one of the most talked-about topics when it comes to weight loss. The diabetes drug reportedly can help people lose weight by reducing hunger and increasing satiety levels (aka, you feel fuller on less food). It\u2019s all over social media right now, with over 489K views &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15393"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15393\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}