BMI alone is an imperfect metric
Given the phenotypic heterogeneity of CC (slow-transit, IBS-C, defecatory disorders), dietary responses are expected to vary by motility pattern, fermentation tolerance, and symptom severity, and should be aligned with pharmacologic and behavioral therapies in more severe presentations ( 2 Physiological basis of diet-motility modulation The physiological control of intestinal motility relies on the coordinated action of neural, hormonal, nutrient sensing, and microbial pathways
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This results in a lack of energy production from fatty acids, which causes symptoms ranging from tiredness and hypoglycemia (glucose being used extensively as an energy source) to accumulation of fat in the liver and other organs, and damage to heart and muscle tissues
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So, while you may be interested in taking a so-called natural GLP-1 supplement, youre unlikely to see a major impact on your weightat least, not nearly at the level that youd see if you took a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication