Not just more weight loss
John Sharretts, director of the FDAs Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, and Obesity, said in a news release
Our medical weight loss program is a good fit if you: Want GLP-1 medication support guided by lab work and a provider who knows your history Have tried diets, fitness programs, or other weight loss approaches and still feel stuck Want to understand whats happening metabolicallynot just chase the number on the scale Are looking for a high-touch, clinician-led relationship (not an app or subscription box) Are over 35 and noticing that weight loss doesnt respond the way it used to Not sure where to start
Recovery A natural anti-inflammatory for post-workout and injury recovery collagen protein to support faster muscle and joint recovery
Your body interprets severe caloric restriction as starvation, and it responds by slashing energy expenditure, ramping up cortisol, increasing water retention, and downregulating thyroid function, all of which conspire to halt weight loss despite what looks like a massive calorie deficit on paper
The FDA has granted it GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status as a food supplement ingredient, and integrative clinics like LIVV now offer AOD-9604 injections for those seeking an extra edge in fat loss