Its a synthetic peptide made up of 15 amino acids, derived from a protective protein naturally found in human gastric juice
Advertising a drugs name and a use that is off-label is a double whammy, said Patrick Massad, commissioner of the Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB), an organization that is independent from Health Canada and that reviews drug advertising to ensure compliance
Some users report decreased hunger and spontaneous reduction in caloric intake , although the long-term efficacy of this effect requires further research
However, the two compounds greatly differ in their effects
This weight regain is partly due to metabolic changes that slow down your metabolism during weight loss, making it harder to maintain progress
Reported side effects range from mild (headache, nausea, injection-site reactions) to serious (allergic reactions, kidney strain, infection)