Principally, there was no way to verify whether medication orders lined up with patients actually taking the medication
Regarding probiotics specifically , expert guidance suggests: No major medical organization currently recommends probiotics as a weight loss intervention Patients interested in gut health optimization should focus on dietary fiber (25g daily for women, 38g daily for men) and fermented foods rather than supplements [29] If patients choose to use probiotics, they should inform their healthcare provider and select products from reputable manufacturers with third-party testing (USP, NSF, ConsumerLab) Clinical referral triggers include patients seeking probiotics as alternatives to indicated medical therapy, those with unrealistic weight loss expectations, or individuals with eating disorders
2023, doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2301972
[PubMed] Kalra S, Jena BN, Yeravdekar R
Targeting thyroid hormone receptor-beta agonists to the liver reduces cholesterol and triglycerides and improves the therapeutic index
Burn calories even when were at rest by increasing resting metabolic rate
