GLP-1 drugs may starve brain tissue during rapid weight loss

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

Rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce brain tissue.

Dr Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist, warns that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can cause brain tissue to shrink when rapid weight loss results in caloric restriction. This can reduce levels of iron, protein and omega-3 fats the brain needs.

How it is being reported

• Rapid weight loss on popular drugs could ‘starve’ the brain, expert warnsNew York Post · 1 Oct, 09:52
• Rapid weight loss on popular drugs could ‘starve’ the brain, expert warnsFox News · 30 Sept, 20:09

In this story: Dr Tommy Wood · Ozempic · Wegovy

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