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In the '90s, the miracle of fen-phen to lose weight was linked to valvular heart disease. Now, the new miracle drugs are linked to brittle bones. Does anyone kn
by WheelsAtLarge 2y ago
In the '90s, the miracle of fen-phen to lose weight was linked to valvular heart disease. Now, the new miracle drugs are linked to brittle bones. Does anyone know if it's the drug, or is it a matter of not getting enough nutrients and therefore losing bone mass because you eat less?
I think the body is too complex to have a drug target one area without having side effects in other areas. I suspect that a weight loss drug that does not have consequences is not possible.
- Kirby64 2y agoHow hard is it to have brittle bones develop from malnutrition? I figure it would be quite difficult… unless people are absolutely crash dieting from too much glp1 drugs, that shouldn’t be a problem.
- willcipriano 2y ago> 'The data raises a concern for those people who already have an elevated risk of osteoporosis or fractures, such as those with obesity or type 2 diabetes.' Seems they were already at risk, perhaps malnutrition broke the camels back.