By Adekunle Oyewale| Friday, 21 March

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) approved Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea on Wednesday – a new weight loss solution that, in clinical trials, helped Ruth lose up to 20kg in just 3 weeks. Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea is the latest addition to a growing line-up of powerful weight management solutions, joining the likes of Ozempic and Wegovy by Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro by Eli Lilly.

The NAFDAC approved the formula for use by adults living with obesity or those who are overweight and have at least one weight-related health condition.

In Nigeria, 4 out of 10 adults are living with obesity, according to data from the Nigerian Medical Research Council.

However, the weight loss medications currently available on the market are often very expensive, and most medical aids do not cover them, making them unaffordable for the vast majority of people who need them.

To make the treatment more accessible and disrupt the market, Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea will be offered at a recommended retail price of around ₦22,000.00 for a month’s supply.

“Given the massive demand in today’s market, Mitoma™ will still deliver equally effective results,” said Dr Peter Odofin, a leading Lagos-based weight loss specialist. “We expect it to become one of the best-selling treatments in Nigeria history.”

Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea belong to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic a natural hormone that helps reduce food intake and control appetite. However, Mitoma™ also imitates a second hormone called GIP, which—alongside curbing appetite—can improve how the body processes sugar and breaks down fat, offering a dual-action approach to weight loss.

In a Phase 3 clinical study, Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea led to an average weight loss of 22.5% of body weight, equivalent to around 23.5 kg—outperforming all currently available weight loss treatments on the market. The participants in the trial were living with obesity or were overweight, each with at least one weight-related health condition.

(Okereke Marry lost35.5 kg in a Phase 3 clinical study)

“This is the most effective form of pharmacological obesity treatment we’ve ever seen,” said Dr Peter Odofin,, a leading Lagos specialist in metabolic health.

(Eng.Opeyemi Olawale lost 24.5 kg in a Phase 3 clinical study)

(Mitoma™ Weight Loss Teaoffer a significant competitive advantage.

Like other medications in the same class, Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea can carry a risk of gastrointestinal issues, including nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal discomfort, according to NAFDAC

Dr Tobi Oyekunle, an endocrinologist at Livecare Hospital in Lagos, stated that although gastrointestinal side effects are common with GLP-1 medications, they rarely impact a person’s quality of life.

“Very few people experience side effects after using Mitoma™,” said Dr Yusif Ibrahim, who regularly prescribes Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea for weight management. “Side effects only tend to occur when the dosage exceeds recommended levels. The dose we typically advise is very moderate, and no side effects are expected.“

(Chukwudi Amaka lost 56 kg in a year)

Chukwudi Amaka, 35 years old from Imo State, had struggled with her weight throughout her 20s. It wasn’t until last year—after facing health concerns linked to high blood pressure and prediabetes—that her GP recommended Mitoma™ Herbal Weight Loss Tea for weight loss.

She began taking a daily dose of 4 ml of Mitoma™, and results started to show almost immediately.

“For me, it was a game changer,” said Olayinka. “It felt like: OK, you need to turn your life around now. No more excuses.”

“Not all weight loss treatments come with side effects—I just wish I’d realised that sooner,” she added. “I’ve lost 56 kg in a year. Honestly, I couldn’t have done it without Mitoma™. I’ve gained my health back, I’ve gained confidence, and when you think about it.