Wu W, Li W, Chen H, Jiang L, Zhu R, Feng D
In the landmark STEP 1 clinical trial, patients lost an average of 14.9% of body weight over 68 weeks compared to 2.4% with placebo
However, it is considered an important risk factor for weight gain ( Figure 1 )
Patients should be advised to seek prompt medical evaluation for severe or persistent gastrointestinal symptoms, vision changes, unusual neck swelling or hoarseness, or severe constipation with abdominal distention
By using food as medicine, promoting optimal adrenal and gut health, and improving stress resilience, the functional medicine approach enables individuals to lead a lifestyle that achieves their health goals, enabling them to live longer and healthier
Jain, A