This paradox is largely explained by its historical legality, low cost, and long-standing cultural integration into Eastern European sports systems
This makes them one of the most versatile and reliable foods for anyone looking to limit their sugar and starch intake
Short term effects include dehydration and intoxication, while more long-term effects can include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain
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Both the semaglutide and tirzepatide shortages that made compounding legally available were declared resolved in 2024 and 2025, the compounding wind-down deadlines have passed, and in April 2026 the FDA proposed closing the remaining legal pathway entirely