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We have known for a long time that dopamine is the pleasure hormone that becomes overly activated in addiction, be it addiction to food, alcohol or even video games, Sowa added
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In the CONQUER and EQUIP trials, which were the major studies leading to FDA approval: Patients on the highest dose lost an average of 10.9% to 12.4% of body weight over 56 weeks
When to Consider Switching Medications or Doses If sulfur burps persist beyond 8 weeks despite dietary adjustments, talking with your PlexusDx provider about dose modifications or alternative formulations makes sense