[1] 5 kg/m less) apply for people from South Asian, Chinese, Black African, or African-Caribbean backgrounds A history of an eating disorder, as restrictive dietary approaches can be harmful and require specialist oversight Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if you are under 18 or a frail older adult these groups should seek medical advice before making significant dietary changes Current use of medications associated with weight gain, where a review of prescribing may be warranted A GP can arrange relevant investigations such as thyroid function tests (TFTs), HbA1c or fasting plasma glucose, and a fasting lipid profile to identify any underlying conditions contributing to weight difficulties
12 The prospective studies, which are better controlled than the retrospective ones, find a slight increase in liver injury but no evidence of increased hepatic failure or death when using therapeutic acetaminophen doses for sustained periods
However, overtraining without adequate rest can have the opposite effect, so balance is key
Protein is also a good source of energy