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Weight-Loss Drugs Linked to Malnutrition, Vitamin Deficiencies and Even Scurvy. By Brenda Baletti, Ph.D. (02/12/26)
Popular weight-loss drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Mounjaro (GLP-1 agonists) are linked to malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, and scurvy due to severe appetite suppression and reduced calorie intake, per a systematic review and BMJ op-ed.
Risks encompass thiamine deficiency, Wernicke encephalopathy (potentially irreversible brain damage), low magnesium, and metabolic issues, especially in vulnerable groups.
Experts call for nutritional screening, monitoring, and caution, particularly in children.
Cases include Robbie Williams' scurvy and vision issues.
Related
Wernicke encephalopathy: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/…
FDA Package Inserts (short URLs; these are for injectables, but similar warnings on tablet forms if available)
Ozempic: tinyurl.com/3nuy9a7v
Wegovy: tinyurl.com/3yk2zfhx
Saxenda: tinyurl.com/5y5h32wt
Mounjaro: tinyurl.com/3u4ztrrx
