Kourtney Kardashian's weight loss pill: A genuine breakthrough or costly gimmick?

Each of the entrepreneurial Kardashian-Jenner sisters is not only a brand in her own right but also manages her own business. Kim is known for her shapewear, Kylie has a cosmetics and clothing line, Khloe designs jeans, and Kendall owns a tequila brand.

On the other hand, Kourtney Kardashian is venturing into the dietary supplement market. As Kris Jenner's eldest daughter, she has been running Lemme for the past two years, offering products such as gummies for better sleep, capsules for intimate odour, and "glow" lollipops.

Recently, the millionaire announced the introduction of a new product, encouraging fans to try her weight loss pills. The American media have already covered the product extensively, referring to it as a 'Ozempic-style' supplement. The name of the pill references the popular diabetes drug with the designation GLP-1, which stands for glucagon-like peptide 1, an incretin hormone secreted in the small intestine after a meal.

Introducing Lemme GLP-1 Daily. A breakthrough innovation in metabolic health, formulated to naturally boost your body’s GLP-1 production, reduce appetite, and promote healthy weight loss - reads the caption of an Instagram post teasing Kourtney's new supplement.

Since Lemme’s launch, we’ve heard from thousands of you looking for a natural GLP-1 solution without side effects. That's why we developed Lemme GLP-1 Daily -  an all-natural supplement with no known side effects, powered by 3 clinically tested ingredients: Eriomin Lemon Fruit Extract, Supresa Saffron Extract, and Morosil Blood Orange Fruit Extract - it reads.

The product description highlights that, unlike drugs such as Ozempic, Lemme GLP-1 Daily does not contain synthetic GLP-1 hormone and is not a GLP-1 agonist drug.

"Page Six" consulted a dietitian to assess whether the pills could indeed be effective.

No supplement can come close to mimicking the effects of the GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy - notes Lauren Harris-Pincus, making a striking comparison: It’s like the difference between an eye dropper and a garden hose.

When asked if consumers should exercise caution when using Kourtney's pills, she responds:

This supplement probably won’t harm most people, except for their wallets.

The expert clearly does not believe that Kourtney's supplements will make a significant impact.

There are a plethora of supplements claiming to act like a natural Ozempic, and it’s unlikely they will result in any real, sustained weight loss.

Harris-Pincus advocates simply changing one's diet and lifestyle. She recommends consuming fibre-rich foods, which "stimulate natural GLP-1 and help keep us full."

Remember, diabetes medications taken by healthy individuals have been causing havoc lately, and the internet is filled with stories about the dangerous and life-threatening side effects of taking them.