Yasushi Honda, Takaomi Kessoku, Yoshio Sumida, Takashi Kobayashi, Takayuki Kato, Yuji Ogawa, Wataru Tomeno, Kento Imajo, Koji Fujita, Masato Yoneda, Koshi Kataoka, Masataka Taguri, Takeharu Yamanaka, Yuya Seko, Saiyu Tanaka, Satoru Saito, Masafumi Ono, Satoshi Oeda, Yuichiro Eguchi, Wataru Aoi, Kenji Sato, Yoshito Itoh, Atsushi Nakajima
The decision depends on what secondary concerns you are managing alongside your weight loss goal
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Visible skin brightening typically requires 8 to 12 weeks of consistent daily use
Short-term (up to 4 weeks) : Brighter skin tone, better hydration, and increased energy levels Medium-term (13 months) : Reduced hyperpigmentation, more even skin tone, improved immunity, and sharper mental focus Long-term (over 3 months) : More pronounced skin brightening, anti-ageing effects, and liver health support To maintain these outcomes, patients are encouraged to: Stay hydrated by drinking 810 glasses of water daily Follow a diet rich in antioxidant-packed foods Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+) every day While the improvements can be impressive, they are not permanent
It cannot block DHT
