While they are generally safe and can be beneficial, its crucial to use them as part of a comprehensive weight loss plan that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise
Funding This work was supported by grants from the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (2018A030313846 and 2021A1515012593), the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province (2019A030317020), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81802257, 81871859, 81772457, 82172750, 82172811, and 82260546), the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (GuangdongGuangzhou Joint Funds) (2022A1515111212), and the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou (2023A04J1257)
Free radicals are unstable atoms that can cause damage to cells, proteins, and DNA if they accumulate in the body
This is not a sign of treatment failureit reflects the fact that these medications treat the symptom (excess appetite) rather than permanently alter the underlying drivers of weight gain