This type of treatment is ideal if your main concern is sun tan rather than acne, dryness, or ageing
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome Type 2 (MEN2) are generally advised not to use certain GLP-1 medications
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However, improper or excessive use, especially through unsupervised injections, can lead to side effects such as allergic reactions, digestive discomfort, or stress on the liver
The severity of the consequences depends on the specific medication and its therapeutic window
While acknowledging the strengths of the study, such as participant criteria, low drop-out rates and high adherence, the researchers also acknowledged limitations, including the relatively short intervention duration and the absence of a third intervention group receiving synbiotics alongside a placebo