SEMAGLUTIDE
This GLP-1 antagonist is a once weekly injection that helps regulate blood sugar, delays stomach emptying, and suppresses appetite. Clinical trials showed a 10-20% reduction of baseline bodyweight.
HOW DOES SEMAGLUTIDE WORK FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 agnostic. It is commonly known by its much shorter name of GLP-1 agonist. GLP-1 is a natural hormone that is produced by the gastrointestinal system to help with insulin production by stimulating the pancreas, but it can also help signal to the brain a feeling of fullness.
Semaglutide is designed to mimic the natural hormone of GLP-1. When it is consumed or injected, the body reacts to it as if it naturally produced the GLP-1.
Semaglutide for weight loss slows the emptying of the stomach by binding to the receptors that are located in the lining of the stomach. The slower emptying of the stomach sends a signal of fullness to the brain. This helps reduce your food intake and decreases your appetite, two things that are necessary for weight loss, because you feel full and are less likely to want to eat.
By combining insulin production, which encourages the body to break down foods and fats more efficiently, with the feeling of fullness that comes from the slower emptying of the stomach, you can see dramatic weight loss results with the use of semaglutide.
HOW IS SEMAGLUTIDE ADMINISTERED FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
When using semaglutide for weight loss or weight management, it can only be administered as an injection. The injection is administered on a weekly basis.
With Vitality IV's semaglutide program, you will be closely monitored to help determine what dosage is right for you. Since you are being closely monitored on a weekly basis, we can make adjustments to your semaglutide dose on an as-needed basis. This helps you see optimum results as your program is tailored to meet your unique needs.
This GLP-1 antagonist is a once weekly injection that helps regulate blood sugar, delays stomach emptying, and suppresses appetite. Clinical trials showed a 10-20% reduction of baseline bodyweight.
Considering that semaglutide works directly with the gastrointestinal system, it is no surprise that the most common side effects are gastrointestinal in nature. Some of the most common side effects experienced by those who use semaglutide for weight loss include:
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Gas
- Diarrhea
Even though there are some side effects with the use of semaglutide, it is still extremely safe to use for weight loss. In fact, it has fewer side effects than other weight loss medications available on the market.
While side effects from semaglutide are rare, they can still happen. Your comfort is important to us, which is why with Vitality IV's semaglutide program, our physician may prescribe oral Zofran on an as-needed basis which can help with nausea.
Our weekly monitoring also helps control side effects. We start you out at a low dosage and slowly increase it over time. If you experience side effects, your clinician at Vitality IV can adjust the dosing as needed.
If you’re looking for a quick way to get started on shedding those extra pounds, then semaglutide might just be what you need! If you are ready to start your weight loss journey call (830) 777-9871.
