Giving you the how, what, when, and why of the newest weight loss doctor-prescribed medicine.
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means it mimics the function of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1 in the body. GLP-1 is released by the intestines in response to food intake, and it helps regulate glucose metabolism by increasing insulin secretion. In addition, GLP-1 slows down the emptying of the stomach, making people feel fuller for longer periods of time. By doing so, it helps regulate appetite, reduce food intake, and increase feelings of fullness. Additionally, semaglutide has been shown to have other beneficial effects, such as improving insulin sensitivity and increasing the body’s metabolic level.
Our bodies have what is called a “Set Point” this is the weight we tend to hover around on the scale. When following the Semaglutide treatment plan, it will help your body develop a new “set point” as you lose weight.
Currently over 70% of American adults are obese or overweight, which can increase the health risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and has been linked to increased risk of certain types of cancer.
It has been shown that losing 5%-10% of body weight through diet and exercise is associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease in adult patients who are obese or overweight.
On June 4, 2021 FDA approved the first new class of weight-loss medications after almost a decade, called Semaglutide or GLP-1. The drug is indicated for chronic weight management in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m2 or greater who have at least one weight- related ailment or in patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater.
Imagine not having to fight hunger pangs that can throw you off your diet and back on the weight-gain wagon. As a result of taking the medicine, you’re feeling better, have a healthier life, and losing weight has had a positive impact on your overall wellbeing. The New York Times and TV networks said this could be “the holy grail” of weight loss. Even Dr. Oz called this revolutionary fat-busting drug “a true game changer.”
Clinical trials by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration showed patients on this amazing drug lost an average ~15% of their body weight or ~35lbs, but with longer-term yields showed results in a weight loss of 30%!
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