The bottom line The potential for side effects from weight-loss medication isnt something to minimize or just try to power through
Regarding the priority of testable mechanisms at this stage, the SCFAsmodule (specifically butyrate) commands a relatively higher verification priority due to the existence of closed-loop clues involving ABX depletion effect + FMT transferability + Metabolite rescue. Conversely, bile acids/tryptophan and multi-metabolic pathway reprogramming are better suited as a pool of candidate mechanisms, still requiring convergence to the level of key molecules and receptors/pathways through Supplementation/Blocking shortest closed-loop experiments
Pork belly, bacon, and sausage contribute both fat and protein, though watch for hidden carbs in processed varieties
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Shihan MH, Novo SG, le Marchand SJ, Wang Y, Duncan MK