In the context of biological systems, iron is important because it takes part in the composition of metalloproteins or Fe-S clusters, which are key elements in oxygen transport (hemoglobin), electron transport chain (ECT), energy production (cytochrome C), oxygen storage (myoglobin) and host defense (NAPH oxidases [NOXs]), which influence immunity, central nervous system (CNS) physiology and behavior (25)
Keeping your body hydrated will go a long way toward enhancing your weight loss results
Srivastava flags the gastrointestinal side effectslike many of these medications, some people had nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and vomitingbut says that the robust weight loss makes this an attractive option for people with severe obesity who also have knee arthritis
Steph Wagner, The Bariatric Food Coach Stephanie Wagner, MS RDN, Dietitian, owner of the Bariatric Food Coach, and author of Best Fork Forward has over 15 years of experience in this space
These compounds draw water into the intestines through osmotic effects, potentially worsening diarrhea significantly