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Apovian is optimistic about the prospect of more treatment options that are safe and effective for people who are overweight or obese
Due to the crackdown, more Americans must choose between shelling out hundreds or thousands of dollars per month for name-brand GLP-1s or stopping the medications altogether (studies show that quitting the drugs often results in significant regain)
Staying on a maintenance dose long-term has been associated with: Lower blood pressure Improved cholesterol levels Cardiovascular protection Freedom from food noise (constant food thoughts) For some patients at their goal weight, microdosing GLP-1 medication can be a helpful strategy for maintaining results, especially if weight loss continues at standard doses, and may also offer supportive cardiometabolic or inflammatory benefits beyond weight alone
These medications directly affect the adipose cells biology, and they become a less-inflammatory-prone type of adipose cell
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