Phentermine is a prescription appetite suppressant that has been safely used for decades as a short-term kickstart for weight loss
In recent months there has been a sharp rise in the number of illegal medicines marketed as GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss and diabetes
Microdosing is custom-titrated at significantly lower levels based on response, tolerability, and metabolic goals, making it a more precise and often better-tolerated approach
Some people may also be genetically pre-disposed or have a sensitive gut to begin with
"There will be a small proportion of people, 10% maximum, that are able to maintain [all] the weight they've lost," says Alex Miras, a clinical professor of medicine at Ulster University
Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a group of drugs approved for use in management of type-2 diabetes and obesity