The correlation between rising GLP-1 use and declining obesity rates is real and statistically meaningful but correlation does not prove that GLP-1 drugs alone caused the obesity rate to drop
Additionally, patients taking Wegovy typically reduce their food and fluid intake as appetite decreases, which can further contribute to constipation if dietary fibre and hydration are not maintained at adequate levels
PubMed, Su, Qiaojuan Jane, et al
GLP1 receptor agonists show strong weightloss results, but specialist access is constrained by cost and capacity
These people may need vitamin B12 shots to reduce their risk of deficiency, which can lead to pernicious anemia
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