Medically Supervised Weight-loss Plans

• B1- Aids in reducing rain fog, aids in digestion, turns carbohydrates into energy.

• B2- Boosts energy, improves circulation, promotes healthy skin, hair and nails, protects the nervous system, boosts mineral absorption, repairs damaged tissue.

• B6- Improves mood and reduces depression, promotes brain health, treats anemia by aiding hemoglobin production.

• B12- Boosts energy levels, aids in improving cognitive function, aids in reducing the risk of macular degeneration.

• Methionine- Stop excess fat production, suppresses appetite, increases energy levels, improves sleep and prevents fatigue.

• Choline- Choline is an essential nutrient that supports your lipid metabolism and liver function health, reduces the risk of fatty liver disease and muscle damage.  It forms DNA and cell structures, supports the central nervous system, maintains healthy liver function, helps protect memory and loss of brain function.

• Inositol- May reduce anxiety by affecting serotonin, may aid in blood sugar control by improving insulin sensitivity, may improve fertility in women with PCOS, may reduce symptoms of depression.

• L-Carnitine- It's a key component in creating energy for the cells. helps break down fatty acids for use as energy, keeps the body’s cells powered and working efficiently. L-carnitine also has a secondary function of helping remove some waste products from the cells to prevent them from accumulating and causing problems.

Semaglutide is a medication in which is similar to a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 is produced in the body after eating a meal. Drugs belonging to the GLP-1 drug class are normally given as an injection and some are already available on the market to treat diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. Studies of GLP-1 medications suggest they have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, including reducing blood pressure and improving levels of fat in the blood.

• What is GLP-1?   Your body naturally produces a number of substances that affect your appetite. GLP-1 is a hormone that is produced when you eat. It stops you feeling hungry and makes you feel full. It also improves your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. 

• Reduced energy intake- Reduces the feelings of hunger which means you eat less food. This helps to reduce your body weight, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise. 

•  Effect on plaques- Has been shown to stop the progression of plaques in blood vessels in studies of animals. 

•  Reduced blood sugar- If your blood sugar levels are too high, GLP-1 medications can help to lower them. 

•  What are some of the most common side effects?   Not everyone will experience side effects, but if you do, you should let your Medical Weight-Loss Provider know. The most commonly reported side effects are stomach and gut problems. These may include feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), diarrhea, upset stomach, low appetite, pain in stomach area and constipation. These side effects are usually mild or moderate. They are most likely to happen when you first start taking GLP-1 medications and are likely to decrease or disappear entirely as you continue. To decrease the chances of you having stomach and gut side effects, you will be started on a low dose, which will be increased gradually. 

• What can I do if I have nausea or vomiting?  If you do experience nausea or vomiting, here are some things that people have found may help: 

             - Eat smaller meals 

             - Stop eating when you begin to feel full 

             -Avoid the foods and smells that make you feel worse 

             -Drink plenty of fluids 

             -Keep in mind that in most cases, nausea goes away after a few days or weeks