Fat Burning Science: Metabolism, Medications and Health Risks

How does your body burn fat during ketosis and aerobic exercise? Factors like depression, medications (Neurontin/Celexa), and thyroid levels (TSH) significantly impact your weight loss progress.

Lexapro and Weight Loss

Published Jul,18 2017 | By David B. Ryan

Escitalopram oxalate, sold under the trade name Lexapro, is a prescription medication given for depression. The drug increases the supply of serotonin, a chemical in the brain, that blocks feelings of depression and anxiety. The exact nature of the interaction is not known.