As Hollywood embraces Ozempic for rapid weight loss, a glamorous party in the Hamptons turns into a smelly scandal, leaving everyone guessing: Who is the mystery celebrity?
- Jul 2, 2024
AceShowbiz - In the upscale environment of the Hamptons, a high-profile guest's embarrassing ordeal has everyone talking. The unnamed celebrity, using the increasingly popular weight-loss drug Ozempic, reportedly suffered a catastrophic case of diarrhea while staying at Gwyneth Paltrow's home. The mortifying incident, which led the guest to discreetly flee back to New York City, has become the talk of Long Island's elite summer circles.
Ozempic, with its active ingredient semaglutide, is primarily prescribed for diabetes but has become Hollywood's "worst kept slimming secret." Stars like Rebel Wilson, Sharon Osbourne, and even Oprah Winfrey have openly discussed their use of this medication.
However, the drug's popularity comes with unglamorous side effects, most notably explosive diarrhea. As more A-listers turn to Ozempic, this side effect is becoming a "hot topic of conversation."
Semaglutide aids in weight loss by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which slows down food passage in the stomach, making users feel full longer. While effective, this leads to the gastrocolic reflex, an uncontrollable urge to empty the colon and rectum, resulting in diarrhea for about 10% of users. It most commonly occurs early in the treatment and typically subsides, but can be a triggering experience for many.
Besides the immediate gastrointestinal issues, long-term concerns of weight loss drugs like Ozempic include muscle loss, which is troubling since about 40% of the weight loss is from muscle rather than fat. This loss can be particularly detrimental for middle-aged and elderly patients, leading to increased frailty.
Other potential risks include gallstones, increased heart rate, kidney damage, pancreatitis, and a severe condition known as gastroparesis, where the stomach effectively becomes paralyzed.
Rebel Wilson, who shed 80 pounds to reach her goal weight in her "year of health," briefly used Ozempic to maintain her weight. Similarly, comedian Amy Schumer admitted to quitting the drug due to feeling perpetually sick.
Oprah Winfrey, despite past struggles with weight, expressed relief in finding medically approved solutions and reaching her goal weight, ending her association with the stigma of weight-loss medications.
The Hamptons incident underscores the complexity of these weight loss treatments, proving that while they offer quick results, they come with substantial risks. As celebrities flaunt their transformed physiques, they also inadvertently highlight the real, often messy, side of these "miracle" drugs.
