For older patients, those with existing sarcopenia, or those on aggressive caloric restriction, more frequent monitoring (every 34 weeks) is advisable during the dose escalation phase
The path forward The FDAs emphasis on green-listed sourcing shows there is a balanced path: one that safeguards patients while preserving access to legitimate therapies
Still, this preliminary research is not solid evidence that this type of supplement or any weight loss supplement is a silver bullet
Plan regular check-ins every 4-6 weeks to review your progress and address any concerns
A study published in the Journal for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism in April 2022, which examined changes in body weight and cardiometabolic risk factors upon the termination of the drug, found that after a year people had regained two-thirds of the weight they had lost
Continue with at least baseline supplementation (magnesium and a daily electrolyte drink) indefinitely while on the medication