As GLP-1 weight-loss drugs soar in popularity, the list of unfortunate side effects that accompany them grows longer. Among the most surprising: scurvy, a rare disease.
Scurvy, caused by severe vitamin-C deficiency, is often associated with pirates—not patients on self-transformation journeys.
Symptoms can include fatigue, swollen legs, tooth loss, and bleeding under the skin, according to the Cleveland Clinic. In serious cases, it can lead to death.
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