The hidden cost: micronutrient gaps during injectable weight-loss therapy
Reduced intake can silently lower intake of vitamins and minerals even when the scale improves.
With lower appetite, patients may skimp on dairy, legumes, vegetables and whole grains—raising risks for iron, B12, folate, vitamin D, calcium and magnesium inadequacy over time.
Routine supplementation should follow clinician advice rather than generic internet stacks. Absorption issues matter if diarrhoea is frequent.
Bone health, fatigue, hair shedding and mood changes sometimes trace partly to nutrition density, not just medication.
Periodic dietary review with a professional dietitian complements medical follow-up.
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