Corticosteroids promote: Fat redistribution , causing central (truncal) obesity and the characteristic "cushingoid" appearance with prolonged use Fluid retention , leading to weight gain that may not reflect true fat accumulation but can be discouraging Muscle protein breakdown , reducing lean body mass and potentially lowering metabolic rate Insulin resistance , making weight loss more difficult The magnitude of these effects is generally dose- and duration-dependent
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Moreover, as a systematic study, there might be publication bias, which could have influenced our results
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If your results show a mild deficiency and your GP confirms you dont have absorption issues, you can then try a high-dose sublingual spray for 3 months and re-test
These factors all contribute to atherogenesis