It is critical to distinguish between a substance that may influence endogenous hormone secretion and one that functions as a receptor agonist
1,5 Fiber and resistant starch Fermentable fibers and resistant starches undergo microbial fermentation in the colon, resulting in the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including acetate, propionate, and butyrate
Standard-release may be preferable for those with swallowing difficulties, as tablets can be crushed or a liquid formulation may be used
Procedures Baseline characteristics were collected via standard assessments and a complete physical examination (see Study Protocol for additional details)
The questions used to be is this safe? and does it work? The honest answers to both are yes, with caveats
If the protocol is producing the wrong kind of weight loss, the protocol is wrong