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Ozempic Burps Decoded: Diabetes Expert Reveals What Doctors Won’t

Been wondering what are <span>Ozempic burps</span> and how the drug works inside your body?

In a podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7LL7VwP8Nc" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" rel= "noopener nofollow noreferrer" target= "_blank">episode </a> of <span>The Diary Of A CEO</span>, insulin resistance expert Dr Benjamin Bikman explains how the blockbuster GLP-1 drug can alter the digestion process in your body to reduce weight. 

Dr Bikman, a Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology at <span>Brigham Young University</span> in Utah explained: "GLP-1 is primarily a satiety hormone. It'll tell the brain that we're done eating and it will slow down the intestines significantly." 

<span>Ozempic</span> (semaglutide) is a prescription injectable GLP-1 medication primarily approved for adults with Type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar levels. However, the drug has gained immense popularity among those trying to lose weight as it can reduce hunger and help people feel full for longer, which forces the body to burn fat deposits to stay functional.

Also Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/uk-toddler-dies-of-rare-kawasaki-disease-what-you-need-to-know-article-153477132" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">UK Toddler Dies Of Rare Kawasaki Disease: What You Need To Know</a>

In clinical trials, people with obesity using semaglutide have shown to lose an average of about 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks. Most people begin to see noticeable results within 8 to 12 weeks of taking the drug.

The official price in India for a once-weekly Ozempic injection pen ranges from approximately ₹8,800 for the 0.25 mg dose to around ₹11,175 for the 1 mg dose per month. Insurance coverage is generally inconsistent for <span>weight loss</span> indications.

<h2>How Does Ozempic Change Your Digestion?</h2>

According to Dr Bikman, ingested food sits in the stomach and intestines for about six hours on average for digestion. However, when the body receives GLP-1 hormones from injections, the body will considerably slow down the digestion process and food can stay in the body for about 24 hours. 

"If we injected ourselves with a GLP-1 drug, which puts an artificial amount of GLP-1 in our body, boom, we shoot it in. Then it would it slows down people's intestines so much that they'll have food sitting in there for 24 hours," he said during the episode. 

Experts have previously noted that slowing down the digestion process on purpose using drugs is unhealthy and risky unless done under strict medical supervision to treat a specific condition (such as chronic diarrhea or dumping syndrome as it can lead to gastroparesis. 

Gastroparesis is a condition that occurs when the stomach muscles become weak and slow, failing to move food into the small intestine which can reduce nutrient absorption in the body and severe constipation. It can also form a hard mass called a bezoar, which can cause blockages and may require surgery. 

<h2>What Are Ozempic Burps?</h2>As the food continues to sit in the body, it create bubbles and gas inside the stomach which leads to intense burps also know as Ozempic burps. 

"So, one of the things people talk about is what's called Ozempic burps where they just have this kind of belching bubbling gas because the food is sitting in the stomach for way longer than it's supposed to.

"So, no surprise the people are less interested in food. GLP-1 tells the brain they don't need to eat as much and slows down the intestines," Dr Bikman noted.

<strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/wegovy-7-2-mg-higher-dose-weight-loss-jab-cleared-for-launch-in-uk-article-153451519" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Wegovy 7.2 mg: Higher-Dose Weight-Loss Jab Cleared For Launch In UK</a> 

<h2>Can You Regain Your Ozempic Weight?</h2>

Yes. A new BMJ <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/what-happens-when-you-stop-using-weight-loss-injections-article-153425844" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">study </a> has found that people who stop using weight-loss medications can regain weight and return their original size within two years.

Researchers have found that those who lose weight using blockbuster GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic could regain about 0.4kg every month after quitting these treatments. In contrast, those who lost weight through exercise, diet and other factors only gained 0.1kg.

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Been wondering what are Ozempic burps and how the drug works inside your body?In a podcast episode  of The Diary Of A CEO, insulin resistance expert Dr Benjamin Bikman explains how the blockbuster GLP-1 drug can alter the digestion process in your body to reduce weight. Dr Bikman, a Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology at Brigham Young University in Utah explained: "GLP-1 is primarily a satiety hormone. It'll tell the brain that we're done eating and it will slow down the intestines significantly." Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription injectable GLP-1 medication primarily approved for adults with Type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar levels. However, the drug has gained immense popularity among those trying to lose weight as it can reduce hunger and help people feel full for longer, which forces the body to burn fat deposits to stay functional.Also Read: UK Toddler Dies Of Rare Kawasaki Disease: What You Need To KnowIn clinical trials, people with obesity using semaglutide have shown to lose an average of about 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks. Most people begin to see noticeable results within 8 to 12 weeks of taking the drug.The official price in India for a once-weekly Ozempic injection pen ranges from approximately ₹8,800 for the 0.25 mg dose to around ₹11,175 for the 1 mg dose per month. Insurance coverage is generally inconsistent for weight loss indications.How Does Ozempic Change Your Digestion?According to Dr Bikman, ingested food sits in the stomach and intestines for about six hours on average for digestion. However, when the body receives GLP-1 hormones from injections, the body will considerably slow down the digestion process and food can stay in the body for about 24 hours. "If we injected ourselves with a GLP-1 drug, which puts an artificial amount of GLP-1 in our body, boom, we shoot it in. Then it would it slows down people's intestines so much that they'll have food sitting in there for 24 hours," he said during the episode. Experts have previously noted that slowing down the digestion process on purpose using drugs is unhealthy and risky unless done under strict medical supervision to treat a specific condition (such as chronic diarrhea or dumping syndrome as it can lead to gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a condition that occurs when the stomach muscles become weak and slow, failing to move food into the small intestine which can reduce nutrient absorption in the body and severe constipation. It can also form a hard mass called a bezoar, which can cause blockages and may require surgery. What Are Ozempic Burps?As the food continues to sit in the body, it create bubbles and gas inside the stomach which leads to intense burps also know as Ozempic burps. "So, one of the things people talk about is what's called Ozempic burps where they just have this kind of belching bubbling gas because the food is sitting in the stomach for way longer than it's supposed to. "So, no surprise the people are less interested in food. GLP-1 tells the brain they don't need to eat as much and slows down the intestines," Dr Bikman noted.READ MORE: Wegovy 7.2 mg: Higher-Dose Weight-Loss Jab Cleared For Launch In UK Can You Regain Your Ozempic Weight?Yes. A new BMJ study  has found that people who stop using weight-loss medications can regain weight and return their original size within two years.Researchers have found that those who lose weight using blockbuster GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic could regain about 0.4kg every month after quitting these treatments. In contrast, those who lost weight through exercise, diet and other factors only gained 0.1kg.