Visceral fat, the metabolically active fat surrounding abdominal organs, decreased by 2.0 percent relative to total body mass
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Macros: 370 calories | 35g protein | 30g carbs | 11g fat Bonus: Other High-Protein Options High-Protein Oatmeal Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 scoop (15g) vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp peanut butter 1/2 cup almond milk 1 tbsp flaxseeds Instructions: Cook oats with almond milk according to package instructions

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Phase 2 trials tested 1 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, and 12 mg once-weekly doses