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Its not a weight loss solution and should always be overseen by a doctor
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Higher protein intake is one of the primary tools for lean mass protection during fat loss
Its extended duration of action comes from the same pharmacological strategy used in semaglutide and tirzepatide: a fatty acid chain that binds to albumin in the blood, slowing the drug's clearance from the body