Semaglutide is an injectable prescription medication originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes. More recently, it has been found that semaglutide promotes weight loss and helps manage obesity.
Semaglutide works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. By acting like GLP-1, semaglutide makes you feel fuller faster so you eat less and lose weight.
At Optimal Hormone Wellness Center in Riverview, we provide customized semaglutide weight loss treatment plans to help patients struggling with excess weight and obesity. Keep reading to learn more about how semaglutide can help you successfully lose weight and improve your health.
Semaglutide has been clinically proven to help patients lose significant weight safely and effectively. The key benefits of semaglutide injections for weight loss include:
For many people struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, adding semaglutide treatment can provide the extra help needed to finally shed those stubborn pounds.
If you meet the following criteria, you may be a good candidate for semaglutide weight loss treatment:
Talk to your Optimal Hormone Wellness Center provider to see if you are a candidate for semaglutide. We create fully customized treatment plans to help patients lose weight and improve their health.
There are two key ways that semaglutide promotes weight loss:
The number one action of semaglutide is appetite suppression. By mimicking the hormone GLP-1 in areas of the brain that regulate food intake, semaglutide makes you feel fuller faster so you eat less calories.
Many patients notice a significant decrease in appetite, hunger pangs and cravings within 1-2 weeks of starting treatment. Eating less and feeling satisfied with smaller portions is key for successful weight loss.
In addition to suppressing appetite in the brain, semaglutide also slows digestion in the stomach and intestines. Food stays in your stomach longer so you feel full for an extended time after eating.
This dual action on both the brain and digestive system enables easy adherence to a low-calorie diet. Together,decreased appetite and slower digestion promote safe, sustainable weight loss.
Semaglutide was originally developed as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but researchers unexpectedly found it also caused significant weight loss as a side effect. Further studies led to the approval of a higher dose semaglutide injection specifically for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight.
Here at Optimal Hormone Wellness Center Riverview, we create fully customized semaglutide treatment plans tailored to your unique health profile and weight loss goals.
We utilize an evidence-based protocol focused on optimizing treatment effectiveness and safety:
- Personalized nutrition plan based on preferences and health goals - Activity recommendations for maximum weight loss
- Weekly check-ins to monitor progress and adjust dosage as needed - Help transition off injections after 6-12 months - Provide plan for keeping weight off long-term
We also offer powerful semaglutide compounded formulations for increased flexibility with dosing.
Our specialized compounded semaglutide pharmacy creates customized injections so your provider can titrate the dosage specifically for you.
Achieving proper hormone balance through testing and treatment is key for sustainable weight loss and overall good health.
Common hormone imbalances like low testosterone or high cortisol make losing weight very difficult no matter what you do.
By first balancing key hormones and nutrients, semaglutide injections can work significantly better to help you finally lose those stubborn pounds.
Here at Optimal Hormone Wellness Center Riverview, all our providers are licensed hormone specialists with advanced training in customized bioidentical hormone therapy.
We identify and correct the root hormonal and nutritional causes of weight gain for optimal treatment outcomes.
Are you ready to finally lose the weight and get healthy? Here is an overview of the simple process to get started:
Reveiw your health history and discuss your weight loss goals. Determine if you are a candidate for treatment. Select comprehensive lab testing if needed.
Review lab test results together. Finalize customized treatment plan based on your hormone balance and nutritional status.
Begin your weekly semaglutide injections! We provide easy auto-injector pens and teach you how to self-administer.
Monitor your amazing progress with regular follow-ups! We help you transition off injections and provide a maintenance plan.
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