It is important to educate your patients on how to spot a fraudulent online pharmacy or product
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Rather than focusing solely on calorie counting, aim for a diet rich in: Lean proteins (chicken, fish, legumes, eggs) which support satiety and help preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which is particularly important given that GLP-1-based therapies may reduce lean mass alongside fat if protein intake is insufficient Fibre-rich vegetables and wholegrains which slow gastric emptying and complement the drug's appetite-suppressing effects Healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts) in moderate quantities to support hormonal health Minimally processed foods reducing reliance on ultra-processed products that are engineered to override satiety signals If you have chronic kidney disease or other conditions affecting protein metabolism, speak to your clinical team before significantly increasing protein intake
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The answer: from factory floors to product labels, the food industry is starting to feel it
Due to the paucity of data, all recommendations are based on clinical judgement alone, and made out of necessity without extensive, robust evidence
