The Magic Pill Ozempic, Weight Loss Drugs & the Dark Truth | Johann Hari on the Promise and Risks

Are weight-loss drugs like Ozempic a miracle — or a risk we don’t fully understand? In this eye-opening discussion, Johann Hari breaks down the extraordinary benefits and disturbing risks of new weight-loss medications such as Ozempic. These drugs work by powerfully increasing satiety, reducing hunger, and resetting the body’s biological “set point.” For people with severe obesity, they may be life-saving. But Johann Hari warns there is a darker side. ⚠️ Key risks discussed include: Muscle mass loss Emotional changes & suicidal thoughts Addiction transfer (food → other behaviours) Unknown long-term effects on brain and metabolism Hari argues these drugs act as a “magic pill” solution to an obesogenic world driven by ultra-processed food — treating symptoms without fixing the root cause. Rather than fear or hype, this conversation calls for balance: weighing the real dangers of obesity against the unknown unknowns of long-term drug use. 🎥 Watch before you decide. 🔔 Subscribe for science-backed health & longevity insights #ozempic #weightlossdrugs #glp1 #obesity #healthexplained #longevity #preventivehealthcare