📉 It's not just weight loss that comes with using Ozempic — now, doctors are warning about another strange side effect: a drastic change in the taste of food, a phenomenon that's already being called "Ozempic tongue."
🔍 What is “Ozempic tongue”?
The term describes a sudden change in taste preferences and sensations in people using drugs like Ozempic.
Patients report that favorite foods no longer taste good, or have a metallic, strange, or unpleasant taste.
Some vegetarians start craving meat, while passionate carnivores suddenly feel disgusted by steaks or sausage.
👄 Strange examples of experiences:
Emily Simpson (Real Housewives): “Nothing tasted good anymore, it was unbearable.”
Dr. Terry Dubrow (celebrity plastic surgeon): Stopped Ozempic over the holidays because he couldn't taste any food anymore.
Reddit users:
"Black pepper was too spicy for me! I can't even tolerate salt anymore."
"I can't stand anything sweet anymore — I can't even drink coffee anymore!"
🧠 What causes this?
According to Dr. Daniel Rosen, obesity specialist:
Ozempic affects the brain, not just the stomach.
It lowers dopamine, which usually makes us feel pleasure from food.
“Taste is an experience of the brain, not just the tongue. When the brain no longer receives pleasure signals, food seems bland, unappetizing.”
The phenomenon known as "water brash" can also occur, where the person feels acid in the throat due to slowed digestion — which affects taste.
📊 What has changed in the users' diet?
According to a study by the University of Arkansas:
⬇️ Decrease in consumption of:
Fizzy drinks
Beef and pork
Potatoes and starchy vegetables
Coffee, energy drinks, chocolates, fruit juices
Dairy products
⬆️ Increase in consumption of:
water
Green vegetables
fruit
✅ Is this bad?
Not necessarily. Dr. Rosen considers it a “positive side effect”:
"If the goal is to lose weight, then lower calorie intake is key. And that's achieved not just by eating less, but by not enjoying food as much."
Ultimately, 'Ozempic tongue' is a price many are willing to pay to gain control over their weight — but it remains a reminder that every "miracle" in medicine comes with its dark side. /Express newspaper/
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