Wegovy is, quite simply, the most effective weight loss medication to be approved by the FDA. Patients lost 15-20% of their body weight in clinical trials.
A common, but often overlooked, root cause of weight issues is an imbalanced gut microbiome. Your gut contains trillions of symbiotic microorganisms, many living within the digestive tract. This includes both “good” bacteria, which are beneficial to us, as well as strains of pathogenic microorganisms, which if not kept in check, can be detrimental to our health.
The microbiome is crucial to our health, as it plays a significant role in our ability to appropriately digest and assimilate nutrients, as well as our metabolism and our ability to maintain a healthy weight. Therefore, the microbiome likely plays a central role in obesity.
Hypothyroidism results when an underactive thyroid fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. Some people have issues converting T4 to T3, which can also result in hypothyroidism. (3) Since thyroid hormone works on nearly every cell in the body, this condition results in the body’s processes all slowing down. One of the most common forms of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition whereby the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which results in an accelerated rate of metabolism. This also includes Graves’ Disease, which is an autoimmune condition that accounts for about 60% to 80% of all cases of hyperthyroidism. Common symptoms include weight loss, heart palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure, and GI issues like diarrhea. (4)
Non-Thyroidal Illness Syndrome (NTIS) is a condition where the levels of T3 and/or T4 are abnormal, but the thyroid gland does not appear to be dysfunctional. Doctors commonly miss this condition, and many are not even aware of it nor understand how to diagnose or treat it. Patients often suffer from the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction; however, they are commonly misdiagnosed and therefore not properly treated.
Wegovy is an injectable prescription medicine used for adults with obesity (BMI over 30) or excess weight (BMI over 27) who also have medical-related medical problems to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. Wegovy should be used with a reduced-calorie meal plan and increased physical activity.
Wegovy works by mimicking a hormone that targets areas of the brain involved in regulating appetite and food intake. This can help you eat less, which can lead to weight loss.
In a 68-week medical study of 1,961 adults living with obesity or excess weight with a related medical problem, adults lost ~35 lbs (or ~15% body weight). People taking a placebo lost an average of 6 lbs (or ~2.5% of body weight). The average starting weight for both groups was ~232 lbs.
People respond to medicines differently, so there is no set time for when you can expect to see results. At your appointment, we can discuss what might be a realistic expectation for you.
Wegovy is taken once a week, any time of day, with or without food.
Yes, it’s recommended that you take Wegovy on the same day every week at a time that is most convenient for you.
Take Wegovy once a week, on the same day each week, at any time of the day. You may change the day of the week you take Wegovy as long as your last dose was given 2 or more days before.
Diet can play a major role in the maintenance of a healthy microbiome. Foods that cause inflammation can be detrimental to the microbiome, as inflammation disrupts the ability of the body to properly digest nutrients. Further, certain foods, namely sugar, aid in the proliferation of “bad” bacteria in the gut and the crowding out of the “good” bacteria. Proinflammatory foods include processed and packaged foods, which include added sugars, hydrogenated and trans fats, refined carbohydrates and processed grains, refined vegetable oils (i.e., corn, canola, and soybean), and conventional meats, poultry, and eggs which are high in proinflammatory Omega-6 fatty acids, as well as conventional dairy. Antibiotics, as well as other drugs, can also wreak havoc on the microbiome. The Microbiome Diet plan is, quite simply, “nature’s diet.” With millions of books sold around the world and stellar reviews from real people, The Microbiome Diet works. What’s more—it’s delicious and satisfying – you’ll never be hungry. Cravings diminish or even disappear. And no calorie counting! Not only will you lose weight, but with our microbiome-boosting plan, your energy and mood also improve.
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