It can be difficult to tell the difference between fact and fiction because TikTok and Instagram are full of weight loss tips and self-proclaimed professionals.
Ask your doctor about weight shifts if you are concerned. According to Dr. Lau, he or she can assist by first excluding health reasons.
Weight gain may be caused by specific endocrine disorders such as thyroid disorder or Cushing’s illness, when the body makes very little cortisol, a estrogen. You may lose weight because of infections, chronic conditions, hormonal imbalances and cancer, said Dr Lau.
Your general practitioner can provide some insight into how anxiety, diet, lifestyle, and medications and supplements may be influencing fat gain. And if you are planning to go on a certain diet, your GP can also provide you valuable evidence-based tips, Dr Lau added.
” For instance, a Mediterranean nutrition has gains in weight control and heart health. People who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes mellitus may be advised to follow a low-carb meal, she said.
However, serious low-calorie nutrition may lead to nutritional deficiencies and salt imbalance issues, and detoxification diets can be dangerous if they lead to unsuitable nutrient intake, Dr Lau cautioned.