While medications are initially created and clinically tested to achieve Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a specific medical condition, physicians often find that a new drug is useful in additional unexpected ways
Studies show that GLP-1 activates a pathway in the body, via the hypothalamus, that stimulates our brown fat tissue, a type of fat that generates heat to keep us warm
Aggressive dosing creates extreme caloric deficits
Bombesin reduces food intake in lean man by a cholecystokinin-independent mechanism
Our healthcare providers work collaboratively with patients to create a comprehensive plan that includes GLP-1 medications, dietary changes, increased physical activity, and behavioral support
Oral medications require daily dosingtypically once per daybut eliminate needle anxiety and may feel less intrusive for some patients