Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are booming in popularity, but experts warn they aren't silver bullets for obesity.

Kourtney Kardashian’s new “GLP-1 Daily” pill is the latest product to capitalize on the weight loss drug craze.

While both berberine and Ozempic may lead to weight loss, they are very different things. It’s “inaccurate and misleading” to call berberine “nature’s Ozempic,” Dr. Ali says, noting that they work differently in the body and have very different weight loss results.

Boasted as being a “breakthrough capsule formula designed to boost GLP-1 hormone levels, reduce hunger and cravings and support healthy weight management,” the supplement contains three clinically-studied, patented ingredients: Eriomin® Lemon Fruit Extract, Supresa® Saffron Extract, and Morosil™ Red Orange Fruit Extract.

A recent study suggests that people taking the GLP-1 liraglutide experienced more bone loss than people who exercised during the same time period. However, the study also found that exercising while taking liraglutide and other GLP-s may help prevent bone loss.

The manufacturer of Ozempic is testing amycretin, an experimental weight-loss pill that appears to help people quickly shed pounds.

Research has shown there are plenty of perks of using a medication like Ozempic for weight loss. But, given that this is a drug, there are some potential downsides to consider, too. New research published in JAMA Network Open links GLP-1 receptor agonists—a class of medications that includes semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—to a loss of bone density.

Half a century of advancements in biomedical science paved the way for today's powerful weight-loss drugs like Ozempic -- so what was that journey like for the scientists involved?Though Habener didn't realize its significance at the time,