Like many chronic medical conditions, obesity often requires long-term management rather than a temporary solution
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Instead, were more likely to see fibre incorporated into reformulated, branded products where it can be measured, marketed and priced, rather than a meaningful shift towards simpler, fibre-rich diets. Emerging research suggests that GLP-1s may not be the forever wonder drug to help users cut weight permanently, while reports of unwanted side effects frequently hit the headlines
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