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Semaglutide

No specific diet | No difficult workouts | Just results

No specific diet
No difficult workouts
Just results

You medical provider will discuss many options with you and create a plan to help you meet your weight loss goals.

New FDA Approved Weight Loss Treatment

Semaglutide represents the forefront of FDA-approved weight loss medications. It emulates a naturally occurring hormone in the body to diminish appetite and cravings while aiding in the reduction of unwanted abdominal fat.

Research indicates that Semaglutide not only curbs appetite, enhancing eating control by minimizing food cravings but also contributes to improved glycemic control (blood sugar).

In fact, studies reveal that the weight loss achieved through Semaglutide surpasses that of any other FDA-approved weight loss medication, and there is a belief that the weight loss sustained with Semaglutide tends to be more enduring compared to other pharmaceuticals or methods. This is underscored by the evidence showing higher body fat loss, coupled with significant reductions in waist circumference, abdominal fat, and BMI in individuals using Semaglutide. A substantial majority of Semaglutide patients experienced a weight loss exceeding 15% of their body weight, with many achieving more than a 20% reduction.

Benefits of Semaglutide

  • Reduces food intake by lowering appetite
  • Promotes satiety and fullness by slowing food digestion in the stomach
  • Decreases body fat percentage through loss of visceral adipose tissue and belly fat
  • Weight loss with decreased waist size (majority of patients lost at least 15% body weight)
  • Improves cardiovascular risk profile including lowering cholesterol, inflammation, blood pressure and blood sugar
  • Lowers HbA1c
  • Enhances growth of B cells in the pancreas
  • Prevents cognitive decline

Side effects can include:

Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating, Lack of appetite, Diarrhea, and Constipation.

This medication is well tolerated by most, and we start you on a lower dose and gradually increase it to minimize the unwanted effects.

Semaglutide should not be used if you or your family has a history of certain thyroid tumors or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 syndrome.

How Semaglutide Works

Semaglutide emulates GLP-1, a hormone naturally present in our body. This hormone plays a crucial role in the coordination of stomach, liver, and pancreas functions, as well as serving as a vital component in the communication between the brain and the digestive system. Consequently, this medication induces a delay in gastric emptying, promoting a prolonged feeling of fullness. It also enhances the utilization of blood glucose (sugar), encouraging the burning of carbohydrates for energy instead of storing them as fat. Moreover, Semaglutide increases leptin sensitivity, prompting the body to burn body fat for an extended duration preferentially. Additionally, it induces changes in natural brain chemistry, directly reducing appetite. The unique combination of addressing weight and fat loss through multiple pathways, coupled with a well-established safety profile, distinguishes Semaglutide from all other weight loss medications.

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