Medication may not be appropriate for everyone
Therapy with GLP-1 and GIP analogues is associated with certain side effects, the risk of developing macro- and micronutrient deficiencies, noticeable cosmetic defects and loss of muscle mass during rapid weight loss, and weight regain after discontinuation of therapy
As with any high-fiber supplement, take it with a full glass of water and space it at least two hours from any prescription medication, since fiber can slow medication absorption
Known systemic risk factors are vascular comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and nocturnal hypotension, as well as obstructive sleep apnea, smoking and vasoactive medications, but the mechanistic evidence remains incomplete (Evans et al
The future of obesity treatment UT Southwestern plans to open a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary obesity management center at Texas Health Dallas, where patients can see obesity medicine specialists, bariatric surgeons, and plastic surgeons in a single location