It is most effective when combined with regular physical activity and a controlled diet, rather than as a standalone solution
As noted above, subcutaneous WAT is viewed as metabolically healthy, while increased visceral WAT mass has been identified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and steatohepatitis [72,73]
Lowering hunger and boosting insulin sensitivity with this medicine improves weight loss by
We thank the following organizations for their grant support: the Swiss National Foundation (SNF-162608, to MCC), the University Hospital Basel (to BW)
Some studies have evidenced that hyperinsulinemia may activate the renin-angiotensin system, increase sympathetic nervous system activity and renal sodium retention and, if sustained, all these elements could increase blood pressure (112, 114)