A liquid jelly drink on sale in Japan claims to be an Ozempic alternative…but is it safe? The drink, called In Tansan, is a sparkling beverage that seems just like a soda, but when it enters your stomach, the drink turns into a gel. This gel is supposed to make drinkers feel full and eat less. However, some doctors warn that this drink is ultra-processed and its ingredients may come with unwanted side effects, like having to run to the bathroom. “Erythritol is also a laxative and may interfere with the absorption of other drugs if consumed in high quantities,” Dr. Duane Mellor of Aston University said. “I would not encourage people to use it, instead focus on trying to make changes to their diet and activity levels.” (dailymail.co.uk)
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