As the "house of card" structure takes some time to form but collapses quickly if the formula is stirred, products thickened with MAS can be thick in the jar but become easily spreadable upon application (called thixotropy)
But they should not be expected to produce results comparable to prescription weight loss medications
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However, Dihexa remains entirely preclinical, and its foundational research has faced serious integrity concerns including an expression of concern and a retraction on key papers
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But Health Canada said peptides are treated as prescriptions drugs and unauthorized use can pose "serious health risks" for consumers, including hormonal imbalances, mood swings, liver or kidney damage, blood clots, and the growth of cancerous tumours