Extending cycles beyond 6 months without breaks may reduce response magnitude over time
Further increases can be made in 2.5 mg increments every 4 weeks as tolerated, up to a maximum of 15 mg once weekly
This mechanism is central to How L-Carnitine aids fat metabolism , as it promotes the breakdown of fats rather than their accumulation
However, the weight loss effect often stalls shortly after starting, and upon discontinuation (whether planned or due to difficulties in accessing the medication or its cost), weight often returns to previous levels, and sometimes even higher, very quickly
However, keep in mind that the studies that show weight regain are based on thousands of people, so that might not be your exact experience
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