Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 2015, 14: 740-741
As the heart pumps less fluid through a progressively lighter frame, cardiovascular compensation mechanisms lag behind metabolic changes
Potential benefits include additional weight loss in cases of inadequate surgical response or weight regain, enhanced glycemic control for persistent type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk reduction in appropriate patients, and improvement in obesity-related comorbidities without requiring revision surgery
When the heart switches from depending mainly on FAO to using more glucose and ketone bodies, it might further damage the myocardium
Avoid the food or meal pattern clearly linked to your episode rather than banning every sulfur-rich food
It helps avoid dehydration, a common side effect from the drugs effect on digestive fluids