The overlooked nutrition risk of weight loss injections

要点

• Health professionals from Surf Coast Women’s Health Group advise women using weight loss injections to focus on nutrition, muscle health and overall wellbeing, not just weight reduction. They warn that appetite suppression from GLP-1 medications can lead to inadequate nutrient intake, including protein, calcium and fibre, potentially causing muscle loss.
• The experts recommend strength training and balanced meals to maintain long-term health. They emphasise the importance of individualised care and multidisciplinary support, encouraging women to prioritise holistic health over scale numbers.
• The discussion was featured on the Women Out Loud podcast.