How Does Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss?
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 agonist. It is commonly known by its much shorter name of GLP-1 agonist. GLP-1 is a natural hormone that is produced by the gastrointestinal system to help with insulin production by stimulating the pancreas, but it can also help signal to the brain a feeling of fullness.
Semaglutide is designed to mimic the natural hormone of GLP-1. When it is consumed or injected, the body reacts to it as if it naturally produced the GLP-1.
Semaglutide for weight loss slows the emptying of the stomach by binding to the receptors that are located in the lining of the stomach. The slower emptying of the stomach sends a signal of fullness to the brain. This helps reduce your food intake and decreases your appetite, two things that are necessary for weight loss, because you feel full and are less likely to want to eat.
By combining insulin production, which encourages the body to break down foods and fats more efficiently, with the feeling of fullness that comes from the slower emptying of the stomach, there can be dramatic weight loss results with the use of semaglutide.
How is Semaglutide given?
When using semaglutide for weight loss or weight management, Semaglutide will be given as a weekly subcutanoues injection.
How much weight can I lose?
Studies show that the average weight loss combined with a healthy diet, exercise and weekly injections of Semaglutide have lost an average of 15% of their body weight. That would be a 30 pound weight loss for an individual weighing 200lbs or 22.5 lbs with a starting weight of 150.
Common side effects
Some of the most common side effects experienced by those who use semaglutide for weight loss include:
Nausea
Heartburn
Vomiting
Constipation
Stomach pain
Bloating
Diarrhea
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