More than 1.5 million Brits now take GLP-1 medications

With roughly 1.5 million Brits now on GLP 1 treatments, this year's Christmas feast is set to be a completely different affair for countless families. Drugs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, which work by slowing digestion while curbing hunger pangs, can turn the traditional festive meal into a minefield of discomfort, triggering nasty side effects including queasiness, bloating, and acid reflux.

This is precisely why Dr Debra Marcos, chief medic at Weight Medics , is calling on patients to completely overhaul their approach to Christmas dinner .

"As GLP-1 medications slow down digestion and help you feel full sooner, they also make it harder to handle heavy meals," says Dr Marcos. "Christmas doesn't have to be off-limits, but you

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