Reported benefits (per available research): Studied in animal (rodent) models for tendon, ligament, and muscle healing, with researchers attributing effects to promotion of angiogenesis and fibroblast activity (preclinical studies from a Croatian research group at the University of Zagreb, spanning several decades) Originally investigated for gastroprotective properties
This approach is appealing, but it has not been proven in large human trials
When patients burpor even simply exhalethese gases can travel upward and contribute to foulsmelling breath
In the landmark SURMOUNT-1 trial, participants on the 15 mg dose achieved average weight loss of 22.5% of body weight over 72 weeks
Obesity itself can be a source of stress, especially if you experience weight stigma from family, friends, or even strangers
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