Protein shortfall risk

Researchers and health reporters warn that people taking popular GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs are eating significantly fewer calories and — worryingly — less protein, which can raise the risk of nutritional deficiencies if intake quality isn’t managed (imt.ie). Clinicians are still stressing that medicine helps, but diet quality and exercise remain essential to preserve muscle and long‑term health, not just the scale number (keysnews.com).