Semaglutide Cuts Cardiovascular Events in Landmark Trial
Mitchel L. Zoler, PhD August 08, 2023 The popular but expensive weight-loss drug, semaglutide (Wegovy), significantly reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 20% when given to patients, compared with those receiving placebo, in the pivotal SELECT trial, with more than 17,000 enrolled people with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease (CVD), but no diabetes. The…
Berberine
Is it Real or Another Placebo? Berberine. Most of us haven’t heard of it, but it’s a highly effective chemical found in a variety of plants. It’s classed as an alkaloid, which is a naturally occurring substance (from a plant or other organic matter) that contains at least one atom of nitrogen. Many alkaloids have…
Insulin Resistance
What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is related to excess fat or adipose tissue and how the hormone insulin is processed in the body. It’s a process that begins with insulin itself. When we eat something, our body automatically produces a hormonal response that causes the pancreas to produce insulin which propels glucose to the…
Complications and Prevalence of Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition that occurs when a person’s weight is above the normal range, which is typically determined by measuring their body mass index (BMI). A person with a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. Unfortunately, obesity rates in America have continued to climb in recent years, with nearly 40% of…
Weight Lifting For fat Loss
When it comes to losing fat, a lot of people turn to cardio workouts like running or cycling. But did you know that weight lifting can be just as effective in helping you shed those extra pounds? Here are just a few of the benefits of weight lifting for fat loss: Boosts your metabolism –…
Semaglutide
All The Help We Can Get Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight will tell you how challenging it is and how defeating it can be. We have to eat to live, and, because of a wide variety of factors, some of us gain weight so easily that we seemingly live to eat. Sugary treats,…
What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide Plus is a once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, representing a new class of medicines studied for the treatment of obesity. Tirzepatide is a single peptide that triggers the body’s receptors for GIP and GLP-1, two natural incretin hormones. Cyanocobalamin will help increase energy. GIP has decreased food…
What does medical weight loss mean?
Medical weight loss is the process of losing weight with the help and guidance of a healthcare professional. This specialist uses their knowledge and medical experience to help the individual attempting to lose weight to create a realistic plan that meets the unique circumstances that will help them live a healthier lifestyle. Medical weight loss…
