For a person starting at 160 lbs, the difference between 21.1% and 24.2% is about 5 lbs
In the SURMOUNT-1 trial (Jastreboff et al., NEJM 2022), mean weight loss at 72 weeks varied by dose: 15.0% at 5 mg, 19.5% at 10 mg, and 22.5% at 15 mg
The diet encourages eating food that is full of anti-oxidants such as cocoa, berries, red wine, etc
Clinical data shows that patients who stop taking these medications without a maintenance plan in place regain an average of two-thirds of lost weight within a year
By offering L-Carnitine in accessible supplement formats, the company has strengthened its presence in sports nutrition, where demand for performance and recovery products continues to grow
However, it may also be used off-label for weight management