This Natural Ozempic Alternative Costs $2 And Actually Works

Summary

The presenter argues that getting enough protein may help with appetite, cravings, fullness, and blood-sugar control by prompting the body to release GLP-1 naturally. He compares this pathway with the one targeted by Ozempic, but emphasizes that protein is not a replacement for medication. He advises viewers not to start or stop medication based on the video.

Key strategies discussed

• Aim for more protein: The presenter cites a target of 1.6–2.2 g per kilogram of body weight per day—about 115–160 g for a 160-pound adult—and says many people consume substantially less. Individual needs can vary.
• Prioritize protein at breakfast: He suggests adding protein to a low-protein breakfast, ideally within an hour of waking, to help with hunger and cravings later in the day.
• Use whole foods as the main source: Examples include eggs, fatty fish (using the acronym SMASH: sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, and herring), beef, lamb, and organic chicken or turkey.
• Use a shake for convenience: If whole foods don’t fit a busy schedule, he suggests a daily protein shake as a practical supplement. He says a second serving could be added on a particularly active day or when protein was missed at a meal.
• Try protein before a carb-heavy meal: He recommends having a protein shake about 30 minutes beforehand, claiming it may increase fullness and lessen the meal’s blood-sugar impact.
• Be consistent: The presenter says changes may take two to four weeks to become noticeable and emphasizes consistency over perfection.

The presenter also promotes Equip Foods’ Prime Protein and collagen powder, describing their ingredients and price and offering a discount. Claims in the video about protein, weight loss, blood sugar, collagen, and the product are the presenter’s claims, not a substitute for individualized medical guidance. The video ends by teasing a separate segment about olive oil.

Presenters and sources mentioned

• Presenter: Ben Azadi, identified by the channel context.
• Research cited by the presenter: Belza and colleagues (2013); Hutchinson and colleagues (2015); a University of Washington study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005); and a study attributed to Heather Leidy at the University of Missouri. The subtitle gives the latter study’s year as “2030,” which appears to be an auto-caption error.
• Product promoted: Equip Foods Prime Protein and grass-fed collagen.