Clinical criteria require a documented diagnosis of obesity (BMI 95th percentile for age and sex, or BMI 30 kg/m at age 17+) plus at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia
Multiple lipid species were decreased in both surgical groups at 30 minutes, consistent with postprandial rises in insulin secretion
What Might Be Driving This Increased Risk
Most thyroid patients on levothyroxine do not lose weight because the medication only provides T4, which your body may not be converting efficiently into the active T3 hormone
But while viral videos showcase dramatic results, a question remains: Is there any science behind this trend, or is it just another wellness fad with more risks than rewards