For healthy people, eating up to 1.2 grams per pound shows no harm in studies lasting 2 years
Patients deserve support, not shame
Medicines like semaglutide or tirzepatide may help people lose a meaningful amount of weight, but when fat loss happens faster than the skin can adjust, the face may look hollow, loose, or older
Many of them create special concerns for nutritionists, while others may primarily be managed with dietary approaches
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