Breaking News: Risks of Rapid, Short-Term Diets Set to Surge Amid Heatwaves
As the heat intensifies this season, a growing number of people are resorting to rapid, short-term diets in an attempt to shed pounds quickly. However, medical experts are sounding the alarm on the harmful impacts these diet trends can have on health. Recent reports indicate that while temporary weight loss might seem appealing, the long-term effects can include regain weight, muscle loss, and a host of health issues.
Expert Warnings on Short-Term Dieting
The medical community is scrutinizing various short-term dieting methods that are passing off as ‘fake diets.’ These methods include drastically cutting calorie intake to below 1000 calories a day, eliminating carbohydrates completely, and using unapproved diet pills that promise quick results.
Impact on Muscle and Metabolism
A major drawback of these diets is the significant loss of muscle mass, which lowers the body’s basic metabolism. This decrease in muscle mass can cause a person to regain weight quickly, even if they revert to a normal diet. The restriction of essential nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc can lead to improper protein metabolism and hormonal imbalances, resulting in side effects such as hair loss, menstrual irregularities, and weakened immunity.
The Role of Medicines in Dieting
Short-term diets often call for medications that suppress appetite. These substances, however, come with their own risks, including insomnia and cardiovascular diseases. Um Yun-hee, Professor at Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital’s Obesity Center, emphasizes that medication usage for obesity should be limited to 4 to 12 weeks to mitigate side effects and resistance issues.
Modern Solutions to obesity Treatments
The introduction of GLP-1 analogs like GLP-1, Cushimia, and Contrab has witnessed a shift towards more sustainable long-term treatments. Many patients taking Hugo, for instance, have seen a significant average reduction of about 15% in their body weight over 68 weeks, making it one of the most effective treatments available.
Insights from Medical Experts
According to Professor Um, Hugo is particularly effective for individuals suffering from obesity-related health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. However, combining lifestyle improvements with medication is crucial for lasting weight loss. Incorporating a nutrition-rich diet and regular exercise is essential, especially when on medications that affect overall nutritional intake, such as Hugo.
Healthy diet and routine exercise, along with medication and the latest obesity treatments, form the recipe for sustainable weight management. So, before you dive into the next trendy diet, pause and think about the long-term health implications for your body.
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