We spoke with Seth Kipnis, M.D., a board-certified general surgeon and Medical Director of Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and Ritu Anand, M.D., a board-certified endocrinologist at the Center for Weight Loss at JFK University Medical Center, to explain how bariatric surgery and GLP-1s work, who theyre best for, and what to expect so you can discuss the next right step with your care team
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There are no studies or research papers that validate the product scientifically, Lemme GLP-1 Daily is an over-the-counter supplement that lacks the same level of scientific validation as prescription GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, she adds. Dr Vaishali Naik, an endocrinologist at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai says, One should not use any supplements mindlessly as there is no data or proof available regarding their safety and efficacy or any side effects they can produce. She further adds that it is not known whether the supplement is extensively studied and expert-approved or recommended as safe to be used by people. Taking supplements mindlessly can lead to irreversible side effects
TDI, total daily insulin
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