Green tea is being hailed as the new "natural Ozempic."?

Apparently, everyone who can Google weight loss hacks stumbled upon some ancient articles about the slimming effects of green tea. If only the Chinese, 2000 years ago, had known about this “groundbreaking discovery.”

Several TikTok videos claim that green tea boosts the production of GLP-1, also known as the "satiety hormone," which encourages the pancreas to release insulin after meals. This insulin then lowers blood sugar levels. GLP-1 also slows down the rate at which food leaves the stomach and impacts areas of the brain that regulate hunger.

Here’s where the bloggers' logic kicked in: Since Ozempic and similar drugs mimic GLP-1, making people feel full faster and reducing food cravings, green tea must do the same, right?

However, experts say that any effect green tea might have on GLP-1 is likely minimal. Any food or drink can raise GLP-1 levels slightly, but the hormone drops off within minutes after you eat or drink something. This is why we feel hungry again later, and why a temporary spike in GLP-1 doesn’t guarantee weight loss.

In contrast, Ozempic and similar medications stay in the body for days and are much more potent than the natural hormone, making them far more effective at suppressing appetite.

For those curious about the science behind green tea and weight loss, I’m leaving a link to some studies on the topic!