People are 'microdosing' Ozempic — and doctors have a surprising stance on whether it's healthy

People are ‘microdosing’ Ozempic — and doctors have a surprising stance on whether it’s healthy

People who want to be teeny-tiny are taking a pint-sized shot of Ozempic. “Microdosing” the weight-loss drug is becoming increasingly common, according to doctors — and it’s not always a bad thing. “It’s basically a tailored approach to dosing Ozempic to meet the needs of the individual,” board-certified family physician and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Britta Reierson…

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Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.) Consumption in Energy-Restricted Intervention Decreases Proinflammatory Markers and Intestinal Permeability of Women with Overweight/Obesity: A Controlled Trial (Brazilian Nuts Study). Image Credit: Igor Dutina / Shutterstock

Brazil nuts reduce inflammation and improve gut health in women on restricted diets

New research shows that adding selenium-rich Brazil nuts to energy-restricted diets significantly reduces inflammation and enhances gut health in women, offering a promising dietary strategy for managing obesity-related conditions. Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.) Consumption in Energy-Restricted Intervention Decreases Proinflammatory Markers and Intestinal Permeability of Women with Overweight/Obesity: A Controlled Trial (Brazilian Nuts Study). Image Credit: Igor…

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