I thought we’d pick back up on the semaglutide topic, as there’s been a bit of negative press about it being linked with osteopenia.
Obviously, I’m not here to suggest that everyone should be taking a GLP-1 inhibitor, but I also don’t think it’s a bad thing for the right person, with the right support.
ANY diet which involves an extended period of a very low calorie intake, particularly if the protein intake is also low, will lead to nutrient deficiencies.
When you add a lack of strength exercise to the mix, your body is receiving a loud message to reduce calorie expenditure on anything unnecessary – and muscle is an expensive thing to maintain if it’s not needed!
The issue isn’t the semaglutide, it’s the combination of very low calorie, a lack of protein and no strength exercise!
So, if you are considering a GLP-1 inhibitor, please make sure you have some good support to help you use it for what it’s best at: helping make it easier to bring positive and sustainable changes into your lifestyle.
Take care that you don’t swap one health issue for another!