This appetite-suppressing effect helps patients follow a more sustainable diet and maintain a calorie deficit, which is essential for long-term weight management
These medications are reshaping conversations about weight, food, and bodies across society, and the eating disorder recovery community is not immune to these cultural shifts
Reported side effects were similar to other incretin-based therapies and included gastrointestinal symptoms
Emerging research and clinical observations suggest potential risks of: Inadequate vitamin B12, vitamin D and Iron levels Impairing digestion because of dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and constipation According to Harvard Health Publishing, reduced calorie intake while using GLP-1 medications may increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies if meals become too small or nutritionally imbalanced.[5] Recent reports discussed by The Indian Express and Indian metabolic health experts have also highlighted concerns around unsupervised GLP-1 use, crash dieting, and rapid weight-loss trends among urban users.[4] [6] Doctors may sometimes recommend: Whey protein, vitamin D and fibre supplementation with hydration support Vitamin B12 monitoring or iron evaluation in susceptible individuals However, supplements should ideally be individualized under medical supervision rather than self-prescribed excessively
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