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Micro-Dosed GLP-1s for Metabolic Health

GLP-1s such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, are medications that mimic a natural hormone in the body that helps to regulate blood sugar levels and appetite. GLP-1s work by slowing stomach emptying, increasing feelings of fullness, and reducing appetite. They also help the pancreas release insulin when blood sugar levels are high. 

GLP-1s, when Micro-Dosed, do much more than lower blood sugar and support weight loss, they are now reshaping the landscape of metabolic health with impacts that go far beyond the scale. They influence interconnected physiological networks throughout the body.

Key Benefits of Micro-Dosed GLP-1’s

  • Blood Sugar Control: They boost insulin secretion, lower glucagon release, and slow gastric emptying to improve post-meal blood sugar levels and HbA1c.
  • Visceral Fat Reduction: They help decrease dangerous visceral fat stored deep around abdominal organs, which is linked to heart disease and metabolic dysfunction.
  • Cardiovascular Protection: Clinical trials show significant reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events (like heart attacks and stroke), alongside improvements in blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
  • Lower Inflammation: They reduce systemic inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), which can help restore cellular sensitivity to insulin.
  • Organ and Metabolic Conditions: They are approved for conditions tightly linked to metabolic health, including metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, or fatty liver disease), obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic kidney disease.
  • Gut Microbiome Shifts: By altering GI motility and digestion patterns, they can positively influence gut microbial balance and insulin sensitivity.

Important Considerations

  • Not a Cure: GLP-1 medications manage metabolic disease rather than cure it; weight regain and metabolic marker shifts are common if the medication is stopped.
  • Body Composition: Significant weight loss can include a loss of lean muscle mass, bone density, and hair loss making resistance training and a balanced high-protein nutrition essential.
  • Side Effects: The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Other side effects can include dizziness, headache, and increased heart rate. Less commonly, people taking GLP-1 medications can experience problems with the pancreas, stomach, intestines, gallbladder, or kidneys.

If you are interested in learning more about Micro-Dosed GLP-1’s, please call us at 310 374-6600 to schedule your initial GLP-1 Assessment.