The net result of this mechanism of action is that overexpression of melanin is attenuated which means less hydrogen peroxide production and localized hyperpigmentation
Specific situations warrant urgent professional dietary consultation: Unintentional excessive weight loss losing more than 1 kg weekly consistently, or experiencing rapid weight loss that feels uncontrolled Inability to meet minimum calorie requirements due to severe appetite suppression, nausea, or other side effects Signs of nutritional deficiency , including unusual fatigue, weakness, hair loss, brittle nails, frequent infections, or poor wound healing Pre-existing eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as GLP-1 medications may complicate these conditions Complex medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, liver disease, or malabsorption disorders requiring specialised dietary management Pregnancy or breastfeeding GLP-1 medications should not be used during pregnancy
Funding This work is funded by Cancer Research UK and administered through the Manchester Cancer Research Centre Leeds-Manchester Collaboration PhD scheme (SEBCATP-2023/100010)
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