If you’ve been trying to lose weight but seem to fall short of your goals, you’re not alone — studies show that an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, with varying degrees of success. However, a promising new weight management drug called semaglutide can help you achieve sustainable, lasting weight loss without having to resort to restrictive diets or spend hours in the gym.
Ready to learn more? Let’s jump in:
What is semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning that it mimics the GLP-1 hormone released in the digestive tract in response to food consumption. This FDA-approved drug is not synthesized and artificial but instead consists of peptides that act as signaling hormones. Semaglutide is available as commercial or compounded medications. At Besana Health and Wellness, we offer compounded semaglutide with B6, which allows us to adjust the dosage to suit your unique needs and minimize side effects.
How does it work?
As we’ve discussed, semaglutide mimics the natural GLP-1 hormone. This hormone, released by the body after eating, signals feelings of fullness to the brain. Using semaglutide can help regulate appetite and energy balance, which is especially helpful if you struggle with food cravings. It also slows gastric emptying, keeping food in the stomach longer. These benefits culminate in promoting satiety and reducing food intake by allowing us to feel fuller faster and stay satiated. Semaglutide has also shown promise in treating insulin resistance, which is common with obesity.
How do you ensure sustainable weight loss?
At Besana Health and Wellness, our weight loss program is tailored to your unique needs — that’s why we perform comprehensive bloodwork to determine your overall health and the roadblocks that might be affecting your weight loss results. This includes a full hormone panel, thyroid panel, fasting insulin and much more.
Once we have a clear picture of your specific needs, we can determine the ideal dosage of semaglutide. The goal is to lose fat and maintain muscle by losing one to two pounds each week. If you lose weight faster, you’re likely losing muscle. In addition, rapid weight loss can cause more wrinkles because your skin elasticity isn’t given adequate time to recover.
Who is an ideal candidate for semaglutide?
The ideal candidate for the semaglutide weight loss program is someone who:
- Has pre-diabetes or lab markers indicating insulin resistance
- Has comorbidities associated with obesity (such as high cholesterol or hypertension)
- Struggles with cravings and overeating
- Has previously tried and failed to lose weight
To learn more about semaglutide and find out if this revolutionary treatment can help you reach your health goals, call 303.327.7300 or request a consultation online today.
