ZEPBOUND : THE NEW WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION The FDA has just published a news release regarding its approval of Zepbound (Tirzepatide) for weight management. Zepbound which contains the same medication as the previously released Mounjaro, is a weekly injectable medication for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, (body mass index of 30 or greater), […]
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A comparison of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes found that tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was superior to semaglutide (Ozempic) at blood sugar control (glucose) and promoting weight loss. A meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials were just presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in October. Of the 22 trials included […]
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Exploring the Benefits of Semaglutide (Ozempic-Wegovy) Dementia is a condition with a significant and increasing impact on individuals and society. As a complex neurodegenerative disorder, it causes progressive cognitive decline, memory loss, and functional impairment. With an aging population, the prevalence of dementia is rising, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies. Preventing or delaying the onset of […]
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SEMAGLUTIDE Reduces Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Deaths A study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, has found that the weight loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of cardiac death by 20%. Wegovy contains Semaglutide the peptide that is also found in the diabetes medication Ozempic. Both are being widely used now […]
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In the past couple of years prescriptions for the medications which contain the peptide Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) have skyrocketed as they have shown themselves to be very effective in helping people lose weight. Their main mode of action reduces hunger. But a striking side effect which has become increasingly recognized is decreased desire for things […]
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What happens when you stop taking Ozempic (Semaglutide)? And how to avoid regaining the weight you lost. As you may already know, Ozempic is a medication approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes that is being widely use “off-label” to help people lose weight. It is so effective that its popularity has grown immensely, […]
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Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro Surging demand for drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s highly popular diabetes treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, now being used for weight loss, has created a major supply shortage that has left Americans empty handed. Lack of insurance coverage for these medications only exacerbates the difficulty of accessing these drugs for many who would want […]
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Tirzepatide Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) ia a once weekly GIP (glocose-dependent insulinoptropic polypeptide0 receptor and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. Tirzepatide activates the body’s receptors for GIP and GLP-1, which are found in the brain in the areas that control appetite regulation. Thus, as a result, tirzepatide reduces food intake shown in multiple studies. It also impacts fat utilization and […]
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Amino Acids are the building blocks for proteins, hormones and neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring substances, which are secreted between brain cells and are needed for sending information through the brain and nervous system. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. The major antidepressant medications were developed to enhance the amount of serotonin between the neurons (brain cells) […]
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Morbid obesity affects approximately 9 million Americans, and it is on the rise, and is an increasing problem for our society. It negatively affects those that suffer from it medically, emotionally, and even socio-economically. If you are over 100 lbs overweight or have a BMI
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