The worst rare side effects are pancreatitis (0.3%), gallbladder problems (1.4%), and acute kidney injury (0.7%), all occurring in under 2% of patients
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That is, upon adoption, GLP-1 users desire lower volumes of protein but place greater value on nutrient density or other characteristics typically found in higher-margin food products. Protein, Bina said, had emerged as a focal point partly because of its unique position in dietary guidance