doi: 10.1007/BF00609183 8 CantinA
Even so, when studies are reviewed it is important to qualify that effects may be limited to specific populations and that safety and indications should be assessed individually
These drugs slow digestion to help control appetite, which can lead to changes in stool consistency and frequency
It also heightens the risk of several cancers, including colorectal, post-menopausal breast, uterine, esophageal, kidney and pancreatic cancers (WHO 2024
Subgroup analyses revealed that weight loss was greater in overweight versus obese participants, in unhealthy versus healthy participants, with daily doses 600 mg, and for intervention period shorter than 10 weeks