weight loss drug nutrition deficiencies

Lack of support for people on weight loss drugs leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts — Photo by Vl

Glp‑1 Drugs Blind Clinicians to Nutrition Weight Loss Risks

GLP-1 drugs can mask nutritional deficiencies, so clinicians often miss iron, vitamin D, and electrolyte problems until patients develop symptoms. The rapid appetite suppression and weight loss they cause reduce dietary intake of key micronutrients, creating hidden risks. Up to one-third of patients on GLP-1 therapy develop iron or vitamin