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To put this into perspective, traditional weight loss medications, like Phentermine and Topiramate (sold as Qsymia), typically result in only about 10% weight loss, while Contrave (a combination of bupropion and naltrexone) offers around 6%
It uses injections with deoxycholic acid to melt away the fat cells
One concern rising to the surface is their effect on muscle mass, the true "organ of longevity." Losing muscle isn't just about aesthetics, however
Gallbladder monitoring is still relevant, especially for patients with rapid weight loss or biliary history, since cholelithiasis remains the only consistently elevated risk
More research is required in order to better understand and establish the use of nutritional strategies to increase endogenous GLP-1 and its activity as a useful therapeutic entity for many diseases