This is why it's considered safe and is approved for use in products across global regulatory frameworks, including India's CDSCO, the EU, and the US FDA
The pharmaceutical drug Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is used to treat type 2 diabetes
And this is what it does in there - Slows how quickly food leaves your stomach, making you feel full for longer Flattens the sugar spike in your blood by reducing the rate at which glucose enters your body Feeds beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids, including butyrate This is why the EFSA has authorised the health claim: Beta-glucan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels and to weight management as part of a calorie-restricted diet
On average, users can expect to lose about 3-6% of their body weight over the first few months
Although emerging therapies such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues (e.g., semaglutide) and dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., tirzepatide) have received clinical approval for obesity management, substantial demand persists for alternative or adjunctive therapies employing distinct mechanisms
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