By antagonizing the mu-opioid receptor, naltrexone prevents beta-endorphins from inhibiting POMC neurons, thus promoting the release of -MSH and enhancing the anorexigenic pathway
A statistically significant increase in thyroid C-cell adenomas was observed in males and females at all dose levels, and a statistically significant increase in thyroid C-cell carcinomas was observed in males at 0.01 mg/kg/day, at clinically relevant exposures
But if you struggle with bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort or irregular bowel habits, avoid the temptation to immediately add large amounts of fiber
And the injection volumes stay small enough to be comfortable at every dose level through 10mg
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MACE = major adverse cardiovascular events