Rani Aravamudhan, senior medical director at Nomi Health, agrees, noting that "it's no surprise that a wave of GLP-1 or Ozempic alternatives has hit the market, many claiming similar effects." She adds that the trend has fueled a growing supplement industry, often backed by celebrity endorsements and social media influencers
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