The risk-benefit, if you have obesity, is way in favor of using them, but its not a supplement where I would say, Go ahead, try it and see if it does something to you, says Dan Azagury, MD, medical director for the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center
Their deep understanding of Semaglutide means they can offer safe and effective care to folks around Ormond Beach, FL
What GLP-1 Medications Actually Do to Your Body GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists work by: Suppressing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness Slowing digestion so you feel satisfied longer Regulating blood sugar and insulin response Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are now widely prescribed for weight loss and the WHO formally recognises them as valid obesity treatments
If your primary goal is significant weight loss (15% or more of body weight), semaglutide or other GLP-1 medications outperform metformin substantially