The Aetna Standard Plan covers name-brand Wegovy, Saxenda, Zepbound, and Qsymia, and generic diethylpropion
Since ceruloplasmin binds 85-95% of circulating copper and facilitates its safe transport, reduced synthesis means a higher fraction of "free" (non-ceruloplasmin-bound) copper in circulation
It is high in calories, which can slow weight loss progress, and it may worsen side effects like nausea or diarrhea
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