A familiar claim
“BMI measures body fat directly.”
It doesn’t.
BMI uses height and weight; it cannot separate fat from muscle and bone.
Source: CDC · BMI explained (opens in a new tab)
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A familiar claim
“Sleep has nothing to do with hunger.”
There is a connection.
Sleep interacts with hunger and fullness signals. That does not mean better sleep guarantees weight loss.
Source: NHLBI · Sleep and health (opens in a new tab)
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“The same ingredient means the same medicine instructions.”
The product matters.
Brand, formulation and approved uses can differ. Confirm the exact product with your pharmacist or prescriber.
Source: NIDDK · Prescription weight medicines (opens in a new tab)
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“A research-only label means a product is safe to use.”
That label is not an approval.
FDA warns about unapproved products marketed as research chemicals. Retatrutide is not FDA-approved.
Source: FDA · Unapproved GLP-1 products (opens in a new tab)
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