Although the rates of gallstone-related hospitalization were relatively low in both groups, at 1.5% per year in those on the very-low-calorie diet and 0.4% per year in those on the low-calorie diet, the results suggest that the health benefits of weight loss may be best achieved through modest calorie restriction (Johansson 2014)
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It has been used extensively in animal studies, human cell models, and increasingly in off-label therapeutic settings, with minimal toxicity or organ stress reported
Because Wegovy is a brand-name medication without a generic alternative, it is often placed in a higher formulary tier