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Weight loss drugs make it harder to get nutrients you need – here’s what...

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo MUMBAI, Jan11 : Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite and feelings of fullness. By slowing how quickly food leaves the stomach and acting on appetite centres in the brain, the drugs help people feel full sooner and stay fuller for longer, often without the constant hunger that makes many diets difficult to maintain.

Weight loss drugs make it harder to get nutrients you need – here’s what...

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Key Highlights

  • The appetite-suppressing effect of these drugs can be substantial.
  • Studies suggest people taking GLP-1 medications reduce their energy intake by between 16 per cent and 40 per cent.
  • But when food intake drops, the body still needs essential vitamins, minerals and protein to keep cells, muscles and organs functioning properly.
  • If those nutrients are not packed into a smaller amount of food, deficiencies can develop.
  • Higher food intake generally increases the likelihood of meeting vitamin and mineral needs.
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