Specific situations warrant urgent professional dietary consultation: Unintentional excessive weight loss losing more than 1 kg weekly consistently, or experiencing rapid weight loss that feels uncontrolled Inability to meet minimum calorie requirements due to severe appetite suppression, nausea, or other side effects Signs of nutritional deficiency , including unusual fatigue, weakness, hair loss, brittle nails, frequent infections, or poor wound healing Pre-existing eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as GLP-1 medications may complicate these conditions Complex medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, liver disease, or malabsorption disorders requiring specialised dietary management Pregnancy or breastfeeding GLP-1 medications should not be used during pregnancy
A: Without adequate protein, your body breaks down muscle for energy instead of just fat
Its also worth noting that GLP-1s can have challenging side effects that are mostly GI-related, like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation
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