Rather than acting on appetite, it blocks enzymes in the digestive system that break down dietary fat, preventing around one-third of the fat in a meal from being absorbed. Clinical evidence shows it produces around 2 to 3kg of additional weight loss compared with diet and exercise alone over one year. It is available without a prescription for adults with a BMI of 28 or above
Regular use may help the skin look clearer, smoother, and more radiant
FDA and Chinas National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for treatment of adult patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
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Women: 2,600 mg Women during pregnancy: 2,900 mg Women while breastfeeding: 2,800 mg Men: 3,400 mg It's best to get your dose primarily through food sources of potassium, like: Leafy greens like spinach Starchy vegetables like potatoes and squash Fruit like apricots and cantaloupe Legumes like soybeans and lentils Fish like salmon and tuna Severe hypokalemia and hyperkalemia can both be life-threatening
For upper arm injections, choose an injection site between the shoulder and elbow