Serena's admission has sparked mixed reactions from the medical community and the Internet alike
As an athlete and as someone that has done everything, I just couldnt get my weight to where I needed to be at a healthy place, and believe me, I dont take shortcuts, she said
The platform positions itself as suitable for individuals who haven't achieved their weight loss goals through diet and exercise alone, who want clinician-supervised access without the barriers of traditional in-person visits, and who prefer a cash-pay model that doesn't require insurance navigation
Weightloss medications are prescriptiononly and are typically considered for adults with: BMI of 30 or higher, or BMI of 27 or higher combined with a weightrelated condition (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or sleep apnea) Most weightloss drugs should be used alongside lifestyle modifications, not as a standalone strategy
EAA and BCAA Essential amino acids (EAA) and branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are basic components of proteins that the body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from diet or supplements
The SURMOUNT trial demonstrated that tirzepatide achieved an average 20.2% body weight loss over 72 weeks
