Ma H, Wang X, Zhang W, Li H, Zhao W, Sun J, et al
BMI Over 27 With Weight-Related Conditions Patients with a BMI of 27 kg/m or above may also be considered if they have weight-related health conditions, such as: Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol or triglycerides Fatty liver risk Sleep apnea Insulin resistance Cardiovascular risk factors This follows the general medical approach used for prescription weight management treatments, where eligibility is based on both BMI and health risknot appearance alone
Patients are encouraged to focus on whole foodssuch as lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, and whole grainswhile minimizing highly processed and high-sugar items
Those available in the U.S.specifically for obesityare semaglutide (Wegovy), a once-weekly injection or daily pill, and liraglutide (Saxenda) and tirzepatide (Zepbound), which are both injectable
Among CVD-related interventions, dietary phytochemicals such as anthocyanins exemplify the therapeutic potential of microbiota-mediated approaches
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