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Ozempic is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, containing semaglutide. It mimics hormones released after eating, suppressing appetite and slowing digestion, leading to weight loss. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.
Ozempic causes rapid weight loss (4-5 kg a month) compared to the normal 1-2 kg. It can lead to muscle loss and an 'Ozempic face' characterized by a gaunt appearance, loose skin, and a more aged look. Normal weight loss primarily involves fat loss.
The trend started with Karan Johar's sudden transformation, leading to speculation about Ozempic use. Similar observations were made about Priyanka Chopra, whose face appeared thinner. Rapid weight loss of stars like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian in Hollywood is also mentioned.
Bhumi Pednekar and Neeta Ambani have also been scrutinized for drastic weight loss. Ram Kapoor, while losing weight, gained muscle, suggesting he didn't use Ozempic, as muscle loss is a typical side effect.
Orry openly admitted to using Ozempic for weight loss, confirming its presence in Bollywood. While some celebrities deny it, the video emphasizes the danger of normal people self-administering the drug, drawing parallels to the American context, where overuse has caused shortage of the drug for actual diabetic patients.