Medical professionals may prescribe it for people with a high body mass index (BMI) or weight-related health issues
GLP-1 receptor agonists were originally diabetes drugs, but theyve proven extraordinarily effective for weight lossso much so that the FDA approved dedicated formulations (Wegovy, Saxenda) for obesity treatment
One large observational study of 461,382 patients taking GLP-1 medications found that 15.1% developed vitamin deficiencies over 12 months, including 13.6% with vitamin D deficiency, 0.0% with niacin deficiency, and 0.1% with thiamine deficiency
The disadvantage is equally obvious
8 Excellent sources of fiber include: Whole grains (oats, quinoa, brown rice, barley, whole wheat bread/pasta) 12 Legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas) 12 Fruits (especially berries, apples, pears with skin) 12 Vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, leafy greens, bell peppers) 12 Nuts and seeds (chia seeds, flaxseeds, almonds, walnuts) 12 Psyllium husk can also be considered as a fiber supplement