Natural Wegovy: Do Eggs with Oil Help in Weight Loss?

June 16, 2026, 8:05 am | Read time: 5 minutes

A simple breakfast is currently garnering millions of views on Instagram and TikTok. In South Korea, numerous users swear by a combination of boiled eggs and oil, which is even referred to as “Natural Wegovy” or “Natural Mounjaro” on social networks. Followers of the trend hope for a stronger feeling of fullness and easier weight loss. But what’s behind the hype–and can a breakfast really be compared to prescription weight-loss medications?

Viral Hype Around Eggs and Oil

What initially caught attention in South Korea is now spreading worldwide through platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Videos under the hashtag “Natural Wegovy” are garnering hundreds of thousands, sometimes even millions of views.

The basic recipe consists of boiled eggs, extra virgin olive oil, and pepper. However, many social media users add “flaky sea salt,” meaning coarse sea salt flakes, to the combination. Additionally, numerous variations with sesame oil or perilla oil instead of olive oil are circulating. These oils are widespread in Korea and are said to achieve similar satiety effects.

Why the Combination Can Satisfy

The basic idea behind the trend is the assumption that protein and fat keep you full longer and can thus reduce cravings. In fact, a medium-sized chicken egg contains about 80 to 90 kilocalories and around seven grams of high-quality protein. It also includes vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, as well as healthy fats.¹

Olive oil is also considered a healthy food. It consists mainly of monounsaturated fatty acids and contains antioxidants and vitamin E.² Sesame oil and perilla oil also provide unsaturated fatty acids and are staples in many Asian cuisines.

Protein and fat are digested more slowly than many carbohydrates. This can make the feeling of fullness last longer, which in turn can help you eat less between meals.

https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=fitbook.de

Approval in the EU Likely Imminent Weight-Loss Pill Instead of Injection! Is the Tablet the More Convenient Solution?

Rosie O’Donnell Hardly Recognizable After Weight Loss Injection and Facial Surgery

What Does GLP-1 Have to Do With It?

Proponents of the trend argue that the combination can promote the release of GLP-1. This is a natural hormone that influences the feeling of fullness and regulates food intake. This is where the comparison with medications like Wegovy or Mounjaro comes in. Both drugs interact with the body’s GLP-1 system and are prescribed for obesity treatment under certain conditions.³

Also interesting: The risk of vision loss is almost five times higher with Wegovy than with Ozempic

High Costs Fuel the Search for Alternatives

In Germany, too, medications like Wegovy or Mounjaro are a recurring topic. In South Korea, where the egg trend is currently booming, low-dose Wegovy prescriptions cost around 190 euros per month, according to the telemedicine app My Doctor. Mounjaro costs about 280 euros.

The high prices are considered one of the reasons why many people are looking for supposedly natural alternatives. The viral egg trend fits right into this development and is often promoted on social networks as an affordable way to control appetite.

Beware of False Expectations

Despite the positive properties of protein and healthy fats, the trend should not be understood as a miracle cure. Oil, in particular, is very high in calories. Just one tablespoon of olive oil contains about 90 kilocalories. Using larger amounts can quickly lead to consuming more energy than one realizes.

A Breakfast Egg Is Not a Medication

“One should generally be cautious with trends from social media–especially when foods are compared to prescription medications. Terms like ‘natural Wegovy’ are problematic because they raise expectations that a food cannot meet. Many people might hope to achieve a similar effect as with a medication, even though the effects are not comparable.

It’s also important to understand Wegovy itself. The medication was not developed for people to lose a few pounds quickly. It is a prescription drug for specific medical applications and should not be used lightly. For those looking to reduce weight long-term, the basics are essential: a balanced diet, sufficient exercise, and an overall healthy lifestyle. Sustainable success does not come from individual foods or supposed miracle cures.

Eggs can indeed be filling due to their protein content and be part of a healthy diet. However, the current egg trend is primarily a social media trend for me and not a long-term solution for people who want to lose weight sustainably and permanently.”

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of FITBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@fitbook.de.

Do Eggs with Oil Aid Weight Loss as Effectively as Weight-Loss Injections?