An Dublin GP has debunked common weight loss myths shared by influencers - and has said they may actually be preventing you from achieving your weight loss goals.
Losing weight can reduce your risk of all sorts of health conditions, from asthma to heart disease and from cancer to osteoarthritis, Lloyds Pharmacy GP Dr Ali Zawwar explains. However, many people trying to lose weight have resorted to using dodgy advice about crash diets given by influencers.
He said: “I don’t promote following any kind of crash diet as these tend to slow down your metabolism, impacting your ability to lose weight. Similarly, I wouldn’t encourage banning entire food groups as this can lead to deficiencies in vital vitamins and minerals."
