Scientists invent snack that works like a weight-loss jab

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15 May 2025 • 9:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Scientists have developed a chocolate biscuit that may aid in weight loss.
  • The biscuit contains a bitter compound derived from the wormwood plant (Artemisia absinthium).
  • A preliminary study showed that this ingredient increased satiety hormones and reduced hunger in participants.
  • The bitter compound influences the release of ghrelin (hunger hormone) and GLP-1, similar to weight-loss injections like Wegovy.
  • Researchers plan to conduct a clinical trial to investigate the biscuit's effects on obese patients.

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