Selenium, a mineral needed for thyroid hormone production, helps protect the thyroid from damage caused by oxidative stress
14,15 It is helpful to first ask permission to discuss weight, review past experiences with weight management, and use person-first language to emphasize that people are not defined by their condition (e.g., a patient has or lives with diabetes or obesity, rather than a diabetic or obese patient)
Because the treatment increases satiety, it can decrease hunger between meals, reducing the risk of snacking and exceeding your recommended calorie intake
Additional benefits include improved mood, cognitive function, and better mobility in peripheral artery disease
Prevents the formation of new dark spots