YouTuber Ankur Warikoo’s tweet about weight loss supplements draws criticism; doc warns of dangerous side effects – Times of India

YouTuber, entrepreneur Ankur WarikooHer tweet about her massive weight loss 10 years ago may have inspired her fans and followers, but doctors and health experts have claimed it as misleading.In a series of tweets on Monday, Ankur shared how he lost weight from 88 kilos to 69 in August 2013. He also shared details of his recent weight loss plan following which he had lost 8 kg. In her tweets, Ankur says that for her recent weight loss, in which she dropped 8kg and 4 inches off her waist, she…

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FDA warns against compound semaglutide for diabetes and weight loss

The FDA has issued a warning urging people to avoid using off-brand or compound formulations of the popular semaglutide drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus. Semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus have become the subject of a global shortage, with demand for the trending drugs outstripping supply. As a result, some people have turned to compound pharmacies for versions of diabetes and weight loss drugs. Now the FDA is warning consumers that these off-label versions could be potentially dangerous. In a statement released May 31 titled Semaglutide-Containing Drugs Marketed…

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