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Researchers in Australia are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially raising the risk of a rare disease.<\/p>\n

Scurvy \u2014 historically called a “pirate disease” due to long voyages at sea without nutritious food<\/a> \u2014 is caused by a lack of vitamin C. If left untreated, scurvy can cause severe symptoms, according to Cleveland Clinic.<\/p>\n

Those symptoms include anemia, loosened teeth<\/a> that may fall out, bleeding under the skin, bruising, swollen legs, rough and scaly skin, dry and brittle hair that coils, and the re-opening of wounds that do not heal. Swollen, bleeding gums are another common result.<\/p>\n

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The disease could surface as the result of not properly providing the body with nutrient-rich foods,<\/a> leading to malnourishment. New research suggests that GLP-1 drug users may be at greater risk.<\/p>\n

A systematic review by the Hunter Medical Research Institute in Australia found that although diabetes and obesity medications<\/a> support significant improvements in weight loss, clinical trials have “failed to report what people are actually eating while taking them.”<\/p>\n

“A reduction in body weight does not automatically mean the person is well-nourished or healthy<\/a>,” Clare Collins, laureate professor of nutrition and dietetics at The University of Newcastle, Australia, wrote in a press release statement. “Nutrition plays a critical role in health, and right now it\u2019s largely missing from the evidence.”<\/p>\n

These findings raise “major concerns about the risk of malnutrition, including macro and micro-nutrient deficiencies, with adverse metabolic and nutritional effects being reported,” Collins told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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Certain GLP-1 and GIP medications have a “major impact” on appetite and satiety, which leads to overall reduced food intake, according to the researcher.<\/p>\n

“While this mechanism drives weight loss<\/a>, it also increases the risk of inadequate protein, fiber, vitamin and mineral intakes if diet quality and nutritional adequacy are not carefully monitored,” she cautioned.<\/p>\n

British pop singer Robbie Williams was diagnosed with scurvy in 2025, previously sharing with The Mirror<\/a> that he experienced symptoms of the “17th-century pirate disease” after he\u2019d been taking “something like Ozempic.”<\/p>\n

Collins noted that nutrient deficiencies are “not specific” to scurvy.<\/p>\n

“There are other nutrients that, if not consumed in adequate amounts, can lead to deficiencies,” she said.<\/p>\n

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Iron deficiency can cause anemia, for example, and vitamin B1 deficiency leads to beriberi (a disease that can damage the nerves and heart) and Wernicke\u2019s encephalopathy (a potentially life-threatening brain disorder), according to Collins.<\/p>\n

For GLP-1 users who are losing weight quickly, Collins emphasized the importance of adequate intake of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n

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“The signs can be missed because they overlap initially with side effects of the medications, including fatigue, lethargy, nausea, poor appetite and irritability,” she said.<\/p>\n

To ensure proper nutrition<\/a>, Collins recommends seeking professional help from an accredited dietitian.<\/p>\n

“It is challenging to assess whether your nutrient intake is adequate by yourself,” she said. “People may also require a specific multivitamin or mineral supplement, along with medical nutrition therapy support.”<\/p>\n

Future clinical trials should include “validated dietary assessment tools” and “transparent reporting of food and nutrient intakes,” Collins suggested.<\/p>\n

“This will help improve the nutrition-related health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals prescribed these medications, while supporting adherence and long-term health<\/a>,” she said.<\/p>\n

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“We\u2019re calling for greater attention to nutrition when these medications are being prescribed in order to avoid malnutrition risk.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/popular-weight-loss-drugs-linked-rare-pirate-disease-scurvy-researchers-warn <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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