Weight loss of at least 5% was observed in 63.2 and 27.1% of the patients, respectively, and weight loss 10% was seen in 33.1 and 10.6% of the patients, respectively
Compounded drugs are not FDA approved, which means they arent evaluated for safety, quality, or effectiveness before being dispensed to patients, says Rekha Kumar, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist with Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, New York
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I think there is considerable potential for this drug (and class) as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
To give you an idea of typical protein amounts: 3 eggs give you 18 g of protein 2 oz of cooked turkey is 14 g of protein 1 cup of Greek yogurt is 17 g of protein As a bonus tip, calcium, along with protein, seems to further enhance GLP-1 production in your body
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