Key Takeaways Midlife weight gain is often hormonal, not a matter of willpower
If stopping medication is preferred or necessary, work closely with your healthcare provider to: Taper gradually (do not stop suddenly, especially Qsymia) Increase physical activity to at least 60 minutes per day Follow a structured eating plan emphasizing whole, minimally processed foods Monitor weight regularly (weekly self-weighing) Return promptly if weight begins to increase significantly Consider intermittent or cyclical use
It also increased colonic mucin thickness and tight junction protein expression, partly by boosting Akkermansia, a beneficial gut bacterium [36,37]
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(Tokyo, Japan) and used as internal standard (IS)