Running a B12 deficitwhich about six percent of Americans under the age of 60and 20 percent of those over 60 do (1)puts you at risk for muscle weakness, fatigue, depression, memory issues, erectile dysfunction, and a cluster of symptoms that can be so severe that theyre debilitating
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Common culprits include high-fat foods, spicy dishes, and dairy products
The clinical case for long-term obesity pharmacotherapy has been strengthened by SELECT trial cardiovascular outcome data, growing insurance coverage mandates, and the demonstrated durability of weight loss maintenance in patients who remain on GLP-1 therapy
Behavioral maintenance also matters because appetite return can reactivate old patterns