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GLP-1 drugs help with weight loss, but poor diet monitoring in trials may cause rare scurvy cases, experts warn.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are effective for weight reduction, but new Australian research warns of potential long-term risks due to inadequate dietary monitoring in clinical trials.
Rare cases of scurvy—caused by vitamin C deficiency—have emerged, with symptoms like bleeding gums, loose teeth, and poor wound healing that can mimic common side effects, delaying diagnosis.
Experts stress these complications are uncommon and do not warrant stopping treatment, but they urge doctors to monitor patients’ diets closely, ensure nutritionally balanced meals, and recommend screening.
Future trials should include detailed dietary assessments, and patients are advised to consult dietitians and check for nutrient deficiencies.
Los medicamentos GLP-1 ayudan a la pérdida de peso, pero el control deficiente de la dieta en los ensayos puede causar casos raros de escorbuto, advierten los expertos.