Being overweight and obese contributes to numerous health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep and musculoskeletal disorders, stroke, hormonal issues, certain cancers and a decreased lifespan
It contains a small amount of cyanide which the body must detoxify, is shorter-acting and is not recommended by NICE for clinical use
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But it can cause GI distress at high doses
This medication works by mimicking the action of naturally occurring GLP-1, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon release, and slowing gastric emptying