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7 GLP-1 drugs linked to nutritional deficiencies in nearly 1 in 6 children

A study of 2,031 children on GLP-1 medications found that 16.8% developed a nutritional deficiency within one year, with vitamin D deficiency most common at 12.4%. Only 5% received nutritional counseling within 30 days of treatment initiation.

  • 16.8% of children (nearly 1 in 6) diagnosed with nutritional deficiency within first year
  • Vitamin D deficiency most prevalent at 12.4%; iron and calcium also concerning for adolescent skeletal health
  • Only 5% received nutritional counseling within 30 days; <25% within 6 months
  • Liraglutide accounted for 78.6% of prescriptions; dulaglutide 10.4%; semaglutide 9.1%

Sources: ScienceDaily AI Web Searched, ScienceDaily — Health RSS, ScienceDaily — Nutrition RSS