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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 3 MIN

Weight loss drugs linked to serious nutritional deficiencies

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New research reveals that weight loss drugs like Ozempic may increase the risk of heart issues, chronic disease and some cancers due to appetite suppression leading to nutritional deficiencies. Studies show only two out of 40 research papers measured dietary intake of patients on these medications. Vitamin deficiencies including vitamin B and thiamine are emerging, with cases of Wernicke's encephalopathy and even scurvy reappearing in patients, with some deficiency symptoms manifesting within two to three months of treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New research reveals that weight loss drugs like Ozempic may increase the risk of heart issues, chronic disease and some cancers due to appetite suppression leading to nutritional deficiencies. Studies show only two out of 40 research papers...

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