Taking a laxative for weight loss can lead to severe health issues, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Electrolyte and mineral imbalances, which can cause organ dysfunction Severe dehydration, which can lead to kidney damage, tremors, weakness, fainting, and in some cases, death Laxative dependency, which happens when the colon stops reacting to recommended doses of laxatives and requires larger amounts to produce bowel movements Internal organ damage Increased risk of colon cancer If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, help is available
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Only two companies, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, have sizable GLP-1s available today, and we expect them to dominate the market over the intermediate term
Los medicamentos GLP-1, que incluyen Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro y Zepbound, han demostrado ser altamente efectivos para perder peso
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