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Mice were used under the protocols M1900034, V1800106, and V2000018 approved by the IACUC at Vanderbilt University and Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Research and Development Committee of the Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
There is usually minimal discomfort
Taking a laxative for weight loss can lead to severe health issues, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Electrolyte and mineral imbalances, which can cause organ dysfunction Severe dehydration, which can lead to kidney damage, tremors, weakness, fainting, and in some cases, death Laxative dependency, which happens when the colon stops reacting to recommended doses of laxatives and requires larger amounts to produce bowel movements Internal organ damage Increased risk of colon cancer If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, help is available
All samples were dispatched to MetaMetrics Laboratory in frozen condition (20 C) every two weeks and stored for no more than 1.5 months before analysis
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