GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy have a lot of scientific data to support their use—and they can help people drop a lot of pounds. But is it possible to get the same results from a supplement?

GLP-1 supplements are advertised as a cheaper alternative to weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy. Doctors explain if they help people lose weight and are safe.

Prescribed medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can be expensive and hard to find, leading to a rise in popularity of natural weight-loss alternatives — but do they really work, and are they safe? NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and gastroenterologist Dr.