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An animal experiment on mice found that the mechanism of BN treating obesity is targeting the composition of major lipid classes and the expression of genes in lipid metabolism in adipose tissue to counteract high-fat diet-induced obesity (45)

Surgery can deliver up to 25% to 30% weight loss. She adds that many surgeons now use GLP-1 medications before surgery to help patients lose weight and reduce operative risk, and after surgery to help maintain weight loss.

This is especially a concern in individuals with pre-existing kidney disease or those taking other medications that affect renal function, such as NSAIDs or diuretics

Kara Collier is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who is passionate about reshaping how we approach prevention, behavior change, and metabolic health