Weight Management

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog prescription medication that is FDA approved as an effective treatment for type 2 Diabetes to improve glycemic control and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and known heart disease in adults. In June 2021, the FDA approved semaglutide for people with obesity (BMI greater than 30) or excess weight (BMI greater than 27) who also have at least one other weight-related health condition for weight loss. Ozempic/Wegovy is a once-weekly injection that, when used properly in combination with a reduced caloric diet and increased physical activity, promotes weight loss. At Men’s Total Health, we have seen extreme success with patients’ weight loss that have adhered to the proper protocol. On average, through studies, patients lose approximately 15% of body weight after 16 months. At Men’s Total Health, we have seen patients experience greater losses in shorter intervals. However, results vary, and each individual is unique. Which is why at MTH, we supervise and individualize programs for each patient under our programs and protocols. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It triggers the release of insulin that blocks a hormone that increases blood sugar levels in your body thus controlling those levels effectively. Tirzepatide also affects certain chemicals in the brain that help you decrease food intake, increase energy usage, and prevents fat deposits in your body. At Men’s Total Health, we have seen this combination lead to significant weight reduction in our patients. As with Semaglutide, Tirzepatide is a once weekly injection, when used regularly, that our patients have seen tremendous results with. Studies have shown Tirzepatide to help patients lose an even greater percentage of fat than Semaglutide, (19.5%-20.9% in a study done by the New England Journal of Medicine) but as with any product, results vary and depends on each unique individual and how they follow the recommended guidance. Sermorelin Acetate is a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) that is produced naturally by the human brain to stimulate production and release of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. The increased volume of human growth hormone (hGH) causes an increase in the production of insulin-like Growth Factor-1 by the liver. During aging, GHRH declines causing a decrease in the secretion of pituitary hGH which leads to growth insufficiency which can erode health and vitality. Benefits may include:

• Increase of lean body mass
• Reduction of body fat through lipolysis
• Increase of strength and endurance
• Accelerated healing from wounds
• Improvement of sleep quality