It found that B12 deficiency was higher in vegans than vegetarians and that vegetarians report B12 deficiency irrespective of their demography, where they live, their age, and the type of vegetarian diet they eat
These include orlistat (available on prescription or over the counter as Alli) and, more recently, semaglutide (Wegovy), which is recommended by NICE TA875 for use via NHS specialist weight management services in adults meeting defined BMI and comorbidity criteria
The good news is that severe side effects are very rare, including joint and muscle aches and pains, numbness, and swelling
While these results were statistically significant, they represent modest weight loss, particularly when compared to appetite-suppressing medications that typically produce more dramatic short-term results
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