But amid all the buzz, misconceptions about the drug have spread
The same mechanism that provides these benefits also contributes to the common gastrointestinal side effects experienced by many patients
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Saxenda (liraglutide 3mg) is a prescription-only GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed by the MHRA for weight management, whilst berberine is a plant-derived alkaloid sold as a food supplement with potential metabolic effects