Now experts are warning of ANOTHER unusual Ozempic side effect! Dentists say ... trends now
Fat Brits were today warned that weight loss jabs may trigger bad breath.
Semaglutide, available as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been hailed as a monumental breakthrough in the war on obesity.
But, according to one expert, the injections may create an imbalance of bacteria in the gut, contributing to their ever-growing list of undesired side effects.
Dr Ferakh Hamid, a dentist at Leeds based Aesthetique Dental Care, warned 'not drinking enough water' could also be behind the issue.
Semaglutide, available as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been hailed as a monumental breakthrough in the war on obesity. But, according to one expert, the injections may create an imbalance of bacteria in the gut, contributing to their ever-growing list of undesired side effects
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy mimic the production of the hormone GLP-1, which helps keep the body full
One clinical trial by the drug's manufacturer Novo Nordisk found nine per cent of participants suffered burping, known medically as 'eructation'.
This fell to just one per cent among the placebo group.
Researchers, however, don't know exactly why the drugs may cause bad breath, or halitosis.
Dr Hamid said: 'While Ozempic is really good at controlling type 2 diabetes and can help shed some pounds, it's important to remember that it can also lead to side effects.
'One such side effect is bad breath, which might be related to stomach issues and not drinking enough water.
'Studies are looking into how Ozempic might cause bad breath by affecting the bacteria in your gut.'
She added: 'Ozempic works by changing how your body handles insulin and sugar, which might upset the balance of your gut bacteria, leading to breath that smells bad. However, more research is needed to fully understand this.
'Those using Ozempic should keep an eye out for possible dental side effects caused by semaglutide, its main ingredient.
'You might experience a dry mouth, taste changes, and a higher chance of dental problems.'
The jabs, which operate by mimicking GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that tells the brain it is full, have long been known to leave users suffering gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhoea, and vomiting.
Experts have suggested that because they slow down digestion, this could give the stomach more time to break down food and produce gas.
In this case, putrid air may escape through the mouth.
Others believe certain foods, such as dairy, may also lead to more odorous emissions.
Those who suspect the jabs are the root cause of their
