A provider reviews medical history, current prescriptions, prior weight-loss attempts, appetite patterns, side-effect risks, pregnancy plans, gallbladder or pancreas history, and whether labs or primary-care follow-up are needed
Possible side effects include: Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, mild to moderate abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distension, belching, hypoglycemia, flatulence, gastroenteritis, loss of lean muscle mass and gastroesophageal reflux disease
In addition, glutathione plays an important role in governing the liver's redox balance, thereby protecting liver cells from oxidative damage caused by the reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced during the detoxification process
Sarcopenia - loss of muscle mass and strength is seen particularly in older adults
Its important to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider
Study type: state-of-the-art review