They are self-administering a powerful bioactive compound, often sourced from unregulated suppliers with no guarantee of purity, dosage, or even identity
The acquired genetic alterations confer upon the initially transformed atypical melanocytes and later upon the melanoma cells that evolved, a selective advantage over their neighbouring normal cells in terms of fitness and proliferation
Also, adding a weight loss drug to other prescribed treatments can increase the risk of drug interactions
Dietary supplements, including vitamins and minerals, are not well regulated and may cause a positive drug test result
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Taking the supplement with food serves two purposes