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To: BipolarBob

I doubt that is a real factor. There may be a slight change in metabolic rate from Beta blockers but increased appetite and more eating is the cause of most all other drug side effects. And, metabolic rate differences is a myth, or more accurately an excuse. Fat people use most of their calories keeping a poorly insulated bag of mostly water at almost 100 F all the time. And, some calories consumed by movement.


6 posted on 06/29/2025 5:51:50 PM PDT by anton
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To: anton

Insulin causes weight gain. It can even cause edema. Corticosteroids not only affects metabolism but causes the body to retain salt and water leading to fluid retention and bloating. I know what I’m talking about, you don’t.


7 posted on 06/29/2025 6:01:00 PM PDT by BipolarBob (If people make you sick, maybe you should try cooking them longer.)
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