WHAT IS SEMAGLUTIDE?
Semaglutide is in a class of medications called GLP-1’s (glucagon-like peptide). GLP-1 is a hormone naturally produced in our body in response to food intake.
Semaglutide is FDA-approved for weight loss and is administered as a once-weekly injection. Injections can be done in the office or in the comfort of your home.
Semaglutide works by:
*Reducing appetite
*Reducing food cravings
*Slowing digestion so that you feel fuller longer
*Enhancing the growth of beta cells in the pancreas.
HOW DOES SEMAGLUTIDE WORK?
Semaglutide mimics the effects of a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 is produced in the small intestine and helps to regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar levels.
Semaglutide works by binding to GLP-1 receptors in the brain and gut. This binding causes a number of effects that lead to weight loss, including:
- Reduced appetite:Semaglutide makes you feel fuller faster, so you eat less overall.
- Slower digestion:Semaglutide slows down the emptying of your stomach, which also helps you feel fuller longer.
- Increased insulin production: Semaglutide helps your pancreas produce more insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar levels.
- Reduced calorie absorption:Semaglutide may also reduce the amount of calories that your body absorbs from food.