GLP-1 drugs linked to osteoporosis, new research shows

Summary: Popular weight loss shots like GLP-1s are helping people shed pounds fast, but there is a hidden catch. New research shows these drugs might raise the risk of osteoporosis—a disease that weakens bones—by up to 30%.

Why does this happen? When people lose weight quickly, they lose muscle mass that helps keep bones strong. Also, because the medicine makes you eat less, you might miss out on important nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Doctors warn that if you take these weight loss drugs, you need to eat well and do strength training to protect your bones from breaking!

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