While promising, supplements should be considered complementary toolsnot substitutes for a balanced diet or prescribed medications, Bannan says
The decrease in cardiovascular events may be related to the effect on reducing blood pressure, or through lowering triglycerides and total cholesterol
Provider-guided dose escalation, dietary adjustments, and ongoing lab monitoring mitigate risk
Once you begin treatment, youll receive ongoing clinical monitoring and direct messaging access to your provider for questions or concerns, along with coaching support for daily guidance and motivation
This allows you to feel full after eating less food
And the medications reduce food cravings, which also may be true for cravings for alcohol and other drugs