You may be a candidate if you have a BMI of 27 or higher with a weight-related health condition (or 30 or higher without one), have tried diet and exercise without desired results, prefer a non-surgical option, and are committed to lifestyle changes
These injections help reduce appetite, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote weight loss in a safe and effective way
Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation Reduced appetite (sometimes too much) Mild low blood sugar (especially with other diabetes medications) Injection site reactions Less common but serious: Pancreatitis Gallbladder issues Kidney complications from dehydration Thyroid tumors (observed in rodent studies and still under investigation in humans) This is a non-exhaustive list
Studies in humans and animals have shown that proteins/peptides in the diet will help to stimulate the secretion of GLP-1 and that dietary amino acids, peptides, and phytochemicals (quercetin), can all stimulate GLP-1 secretion
If prescribed, your clinician will determine the appropriate strength and dosing schedule
