This is especially important for people at risk for multiple deficiencies, including those with GI conditions, a history of gastric bypass surgery, impaired kidney function, older adults, and people taking PPIs
For people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetic metabolic profiles, this dual action addresses both the weight and the underlying metabolic dysfunction simultaneously
Current research is encouraging, but there are still important questions that only larger human studies conducted over longer periods will be able to answer
A 2024 review surveyed neurotransmitter-system interactions in this body of work (PMID 38675421), suggesting the compound's effects on central nervous system tissue may share mechanisms with its peripheral activity
Not approved for diagnostic, therapeutic, or medical applications