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In the Phase 2 trial, starting at a lower dose (2 mg versus 4 mg) significantly reduced the incidence and severity of gastrointestinal adverse events without compromising weight-loss outcomes

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Miguens-Gomez 2021): A fast, neural-based release within 10-15 minutes of eating A slower, nutrient-based release ~60 minutes after eating, especially when nutrients reach the lower GI tract, Eating too quickly may short-circuit the gut-brain connection

Beyond the quick fix that medications provide, patients have a hard time sticking to healthy lifestyle change, and give up if they dont see their hard work pay off