During periods of significant caloric restriction, erring toward the higher end of this range provides additional insurance against muscle loss
If you take PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), metformin, NSAIDs, or other medications that affect gut pH, motility, or the microbiome, adding Pendulum may produce unpredictable results
Use it for General Tso's chicken, as well as soups, sauces, and breading
Compounding creates flexibility through customization, but this variability means your experience may differ from someone else's, and your next refill may differ from your current one
The transition is typically just one week, which isn't long enough for significant regain
Setting Realistic Expectations Counsel patients that plateaus are normal and that weight maintenance represents therapeutic success, not failure