Medical Weight Loss
Semaglutide– Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication (glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist) that has been given for years for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, while using it, patients often noticed they also lost weight. This sparked one of the most strenuous weight loss research studies in modern times which showed at higher doses and given by injection once weekly patients saw up to a 15% reduction in total body weight. Semaglutide achieves these results by stimulating the release of hormones that cause insulin to be triggered and blocks sugar absorption. Additionally, it has been shown to delay gastric emptying which is where it will slow down the speed at which food leaves the stomach. This means patients feel full longer, have a decrease in appetite, and a decrease in cravings.
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Tirzepatide– Tirzepatide is a revolutionary new medication that can help you lose weight and improve your overall health.
What sets Tirzepatide apart from other weight loss medications is its unique mechanism of action. In addition to being a GLP-1 receptor agonist, Tirzepatide is also a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist. GIP receptor agonist is involved in regulating blood sugar levels and promoting insulin secretion.
The combination of GLP-1 and GIP receptor activation makes Tirzepatide a unique and powerful weight loss medication. By targeting both pathways involved in regulating appetite and glucose metabolism, Tirzepatide can help people achieve significant weight loss and improve their overall health.
In clinical trials, patients who took Tirzepatide lost up to 22.5% of their body weight.