The latest research is based on a model that extrapolates what happens in the longer-term after stopping taking weight-loss drugs
This is because people with thyroid issues have specific needs, and taking supplements marketed to enhance thyroid health may negatively affect thyroid function, causing their health and symptoms to worsen
What follows is a combination of what the clinical evidence shows and what I actually observe in practice which dont always tell the same story
For example, someone with a lot of lean muscle mass and heavy, dense bones can come up high in BMIand even be categorized as having obesitywhen in reality, they have low body fat and high lean mass, placing them into a healthy body composition category
Not suitable for pregnant/breastfeeding women, cancer patients, those with metabolic diseases, hormone imbalances, or certain medications
Although metformin is a pharmacological option for patients living with obesity and PCOS, it does not significantly reduce weight or modify fat distribution