Energy may improve briefly, and that can lead to behavior changes that sometimes subtly change weight, but the vitamin itself is not a fat-burning drug
The medical term often used is cutaneous hyperesthesia, which simply means the skin becomes more sensitive to touch, pressure, or temperature than usual
"Whenever I see these people on social media saying they're experts in this field and they've been doing it for a really long time, sure, you can say those things, but show me the data," he says
However, if they persist or worsen, patients should contact their healthcare provider
In consultation with a prescriber, temporary dose reduction can be considered for severe symptoms, with subsequent re-escalation once gastrointestinal function stabilises