It’s available in Spanish supermarkets.

Ozympic, in 2025, will be the medical drug for the internet. A powerful injection, it would help people lose weight faster, control blood sugar and curb their appetite. In Spain, however, access to the drug is restricted and prices are high. The researchers may just have pointed out something that’s all too familiar. It’s not a pill or a supplement. It’s real food. Recent studies suggest that foods found in everyday Spanish supermarkets — from Mercadona to Lidl and Carrefour — may help naturally stimulate GLP-1, the same hormone targeted by Ozempic.

Under the right conditions, foods like psyllium, kefir, and yerba mate may help people feel fuller for longer, reduce appetite, and support better blood sugar control — without a prescription required. It is not a replacement. It’s a reset — and this one begins in your kitchen, not a clinic.

What Ozempic do, and why Spain is watching

Ozempic was originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, and it works by mimicking a gut hormone known as GLP‑1.

• GLP-1 is a hormone that tells your brain when you are full. It was then that it became apparent how it could reduce hunger and regulate insulin more efficiently.
• The result is? People eat less, feel satisfied longer, and — in many cases — lose weight without needing to change much else in their lifestyle.

 In Spain, demand for Ozempic is soaring, but access to the drug hasn’t kept up. Stock shortages plagued pharmacies, while private patients were forced to pay high prices each month in order for them to gain weight.

 All of these factors have made natural alternatives the standard. The idea that certain food can support similar hormone pathways, which is life-changing to people who do not have access to injections and are unable use them, is now being backed by science. 

Where to find the foods that are similar to Ozempic in Spain

One Standout is psyllium. This fibre expands in the stomach and slows digestion. It also triggers signals of satiety. It isn’t new. In Spain, it has been used for years as an aid to digestion. Plantago ovata You can also find out more about Fibres solubles You can find them in the health aisles at Carrefour, Mercadona and herbal shops.

The other standout is Fermented dairyYou may also like Kefir You can also find out more about the following: Natural yogurt with live cultures. These would support the good microbiome in ways that can indirectly boost the GPL-1 level in Spanish supermarkets, such as Aldi, Lidl, and El Corte Inglés, which have these sections included. Most of these products cost less than a single Ozempic dose.  

Then there is Yerba mate A traditional infusion which has gained popularity in Spain with the large Latin American community. Early studies suggest it can slow the gastric emptying process and also increase GLP-1 release after meals. It isn’t hard to find a look in the international food sections or cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Málaga.

You can also add the Mediterranean diet’s usual heroes, such as olive oil, avocado, Beans and seeds The foundational elements in food culture would already be able to support the same hormone response that the current drug makers are after.

It’s important to pay attention to the fact that affordable, everyday foods are available in Spain and can simulate gut signals. 

No miracles, no prescription, just a new discovery

Alternatives are no longer a trend, but a necessity. Scientists now point out something that is older and more obvious than traditional Spanish foods. When used with purpose, it can support your body’s hunger signals. 

It is possible that something as simple as beans or caffeine could have the same hormonal effect as an expensive injectable.

It’s neither a miracle nor a replacement. However, it is a reminder to look for alternatives in supermarkets rather than only in pharmacies. It may be in the fridge, a store or sitting quietly next to olive oil.