The medicine is basically a type of protein called a peptide. It’s naturally occurring in the body. We’re all born with this protein, but the problem is through the years, the protein begins to diminish. This peptide penetrates the blood-brain barrier, (the barrier between the spinal cord and the brain) and goes to a part of your brain called the hippocampus that controls your appetite and your satiety. When you take this medicine you feel full after a few bites of eating.

A healthy normal portion size is typically determined by the palm of your hand. This medication is bringing us back to the natural portion sizes that we are designed to eat. Now we do have patients that are very heavy, greater than 300lbs., or even the 270 lb. range. For some of those patients it may be recommended to take multivitamin supplementation. All of these questions are answered during your visit with one of our doctors.

The peptide is going to impact your satiety, but there are other things that we know that can help. For example, B12. B12 fundamentally works by increasing the metabolic rate. The rate that each cell in your body burns energy, so we add B12 to our custom blended medication.

Every medication has some side effects for some people. Semaglutide Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, tiredness, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu, and heartburn. if you are having any side effects that are bothersome, tell your healthcare provider

It is intended to be used for the treatment of obesity in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, or adults with a BMI of 27 or greater who have at least one weight-related comorbidity such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. There are also other factors used to determine if you are eligible for this medication. Schedule you no obligation consultation to see if you are a candidate.