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Doctors and regulators warn as weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements

Medical professionals and authorities express concerns over increased use of dietary supplements by weight-loss drug users.

Oct 21, 2026, 8:41 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Markets Analyst) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Several news outlets, including Duluth News Tribune, Pine and Lakes, and Grand Forks Herald, reported on the growing trend of weight-loss drug users turning to dietary supplements.

Doctors and regulators have raised concerns about this shift, highlighting potential risks associated with supplement use among this group.

The warnings focus on the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements as alternatives or complements to prescribed weight-loss medications.

Authorities emphasize the need for careful consideration and consultation with healthcare providers before using supplements for weight loss purposes.

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