Though it is naturally found in foods like fish, meat, and dairy, it is sometimes added to foods, and used in capsule form as a dietary supplement
Government-run insurance plans, like Medicare and Medicaid, typically don't cover weight-loss drugs
Preliminary research also suggests their potential roles in neuroprotection and metabolic regulation, although more studies are required to confirm these effects
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January 31,2025 About half the public support the use of weight loss drugs to treat obesity or weight-related conditions for adults and for these medications to be covered by Medicaid and Medicare
Additionally, many of the elemental formulas have added iodine , which can exacerbate Hashimotos in excess amounts