Study: One in Six Children on GLP-1 Drugs Developed Nutritional Deficiencies
Researchers found one in six children on GLP-1 drugs developed a nutritional deficiency within a year, with vitamin D deficiency the most common.
- A new study from Ann and Robert Lurie Children Hospital of Chicago links GLP-1 medications to nutritional deficiencies in children, presenting potential risks during a critical developmental stage.
- Researchers identified more than 2,000 GLP-1 users ages 10 to 17, finding that one in six children developed a nutritional deficiency within a year of starting treatment.
- Nearly 80% of participants used Victoza or Saxenda, while vitamin D deficiency was the most common condition, affecting 12.4% of children in the study.
- Senior author Justin Ryder, PhD, Vice Chair of Research, stated that "nutrients such as vitamin D, iron and calcium are of particular concern during adolescence, when deficiencies may have lasting implications for skeletal health."
- Ryder emphasized the need for proactive nutritional management, noting "knowing the risks, we are in a much better position to prevent harm to children treated with GLP-1s during a pivotal period in their lives.
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