If you’ve been exploring weight loss options, you may have come across semaglutide and wondered how it works or if it’s the right fit for you. This medication is gaining attention for targeting two important parts of weight management: appetite and metabolism.
At Howard Health & Wellness in Naples, Florida, we offer semaglutide to help you finally shed the pounds. Before you join our program, we’ll explain how semaglutide works, how it can help regulate hunger, and how it supports better metabolic health so you feel confident moving forward. Let’s work together to create a long-term solution that fits your lifestyle!
How Does Semaglutide Change Appetite?
Semaglutide works by interacting with specific receptors in your brain called GLP-1 receptors. These receptors help manage your hunger and signal to your body when you’re full. When you take semaglutide, it mimics the natural GLP-1 hormones your body produces, which helps regulate these hunger signals.
This means that after eating a smaller meal, you’re more likely to feel satisfied (and less tempted to keep eating). Semaglutide can also help you have fewer cravings that make it hard to lose weight. You should notice a big difference in your ability to make healthier food choices and stick to a calorie deficit.
Semaglutide’s Effect on Metabolism
Semaglutide goes further than just appetite control and positively impacts your metabolism. It does this by improving your body’s sensitivity to insulin – a vital hormone for managing blood sugar and energy storage. The body can then use glucose more effectively, so less of it is stored as fat.
Patients with conditions like insulin resistance or prediabetes often experience these metabolic improvements. While semaglutide aids metabolism, its effects are most impactful when paired with healthy eating and regular activity, which we’ll help you plan out in your personalized weight loss program.
A Holistic Approach to Weight Management
With Dr. Corey Howard, your weight loss journey is designed around your goals. He blends medical expertise and nutrition strategies to create a plan that truly works for you to give you lasting results.
If you’re interested in learning how semaglutide can address your appetite and metabolism concerns, schedule a consultation by calling 239-331-2285. Dr. Howard and his team are here to support you on your weight loss journey.
