Your body’s response to rapid weight loss from the medication may cause shedding
This rigid program has a devoted following, but its intense demands also raise some concerns
Taking a smaller dose than what your doctor recommends isn’t a good idea
Visceral fat surrounds your organs and can be more detrimental to your health
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One is a supplement, the other is a prescription medication — both may be useful in managing Type 2 diabetes, but one has more research
ACV may help lower blood sugar and calm acid reflux, but don’t believe all the hype
Calorie counts on nutrition labels can be off by up to 20%
Diet adjustments and exercise can help, as can asking your doctor about medication changes
A high intake of sugar can cause an increase in ‘bad’ cholesterol and a decrease in ‘good’ cholesterol
Constantly thinking about food can make it hard to maintain a healthy weight and can lead to other health issues
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