Host: Ishna Sharma, M.D. https://twitter.com/IshnaSharmaMD

Guest: Maria Collazo-Clavell, M.D.

An escalating public health concern on a global scale is the growing prevalence of obesity, which is also a cause for concern within the United States. Statistical data reveals that approximately 15% of American adults make an attempt to shed off excess weight at some stage in their lives using supplements. Currently, there are a range of supplements and pharmaceuticals that have received approval from the FDA for weight loss purposes. Our esteemed guest today is Maria L. Collazo-Clavell, M.D., an authority in the fields of obesity and endocrinology, who is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic.

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