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Exclusion criteria were a history of bariatric surgery, alcohol use disorder identification test (AUDIT) greater than 16, hemoglobin A1c measurement greater than 9, a history of seizure disorder or traumatic brain injury, on specific medications that interfere with alcohol metabolism such as certain antibiotics (reviewed on a case-by-case basis by study physician), or currently pregnant or lactating
The reduction in estrogen creates a cascade that directly affects cardiovascular risk in that population, with or without obesity
For patients with complex health histories or who are taking multiple medications, a more thorough consultation with our provider may be recommended
This effect isnt just restricted to these medications, though
However, seeing the results in photos does give me confidence