What is ‘Rice-Zempic’? Experts say trendy, bizarre drink has ‘zero scientific backing’
Go against the grain. TikTokers are trumpeting “Rice-Zempic” — a surp-ricing concoction of rice, water and lime juice — as a cheap alternative to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which spur weight loss by mimicking a hormone we naturally produce when we eat. But experts say the weird homemade beverage has “zero scientific backing” — … Read more