The 2.5mg starting dose is subtherapeutic for weight loss
Proven cardiovascular safety from SELECT (20% MACE reduction)
Omega-3 fatty acids: 2-4g EPA/DHA daily
The results of this study can help to inform strategies to increase utilization of novel medications when appropriate, and to target efforts to ensure patients are receiving medications that have real benefits for them, especially high-risk, vulnerable populations who, owing to inherent biases in medical practice, can be excluded from these therapies, the researchers wrote
It can also help lower and control blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin release and reducing the speed at which sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream
Many people find they need to shift toward higher-quality, easier-to-digest foods to maintain adequate nutrition without triggering gastrointestinal distress