Weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the way people lose weight, but doctors are now raising a serious warning.<br /><br />Health experts say these drugs suppress appetite so strongly that some users are barely eating. As a result, cases of severe nutrient deficiencies are starting to appear. In extreme situations, doctors say patients are even developing scurvy — a disease most people associate with sailors from the 1600s.<br /><br />Scurvy happens when the body lacks vitamin C for long periods. Without it, the body cannot repair tissues, fight infections, or maintain healthy skin and blood vessels.<br /><br />Medical experts are also warning about other deficiencies, including thiamine (vitamin B1), which is critical for brain and heart function.<br /><br />The concern is not just weight loss, but hidden malnutrition. When the body does not receive enough nutrients, it begins breaking down muscle and other tissues just to survive.<br /><br />Doctors say the key message is clear. Weight-loss medications should always be combined with proper nutrition and professional guidance.<br /><br />Losing weight should never come at the cost of losing your health.
