Common side effects during the early weeks include: Nausea (the most frequently reported) Reduced appetite Mild abdominal discomfort or bloating Occasional diarrhoea or constipation These effects are usually mild to moderate and tend to diminish as the body adapts to the medication
While the CDC recommends getting vaccinated by the end of October for optimal protection, flu activity often doesnt peak until January or February, making vaccination valuable throughout the winter months
While clinicians and researchers use BMI as a population-level metric and as an individual screening tool to identify potential weight problems, many now advise that BMI alone is an incomplete measure of health
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The add-on variety and dietitian support are real strengths
This is especially concerning for: people with existing gut problems people with gastritis or ulcers people who already struggle with low appetite or nutrient deficiencies The Less Discussed Metabolic Risk When food intake drops too aggressively, several things can happen metabolically: protein intake becomes inadequate micronutrient intake drops muscle mass can decline resting metabolic rate may slow over time fatigue increases hormonal balance becomes more fragile This matters deeply for long-term weight maintenance