Semaglutide Injection for Weight Loss
Semaglutide is the active indgredient in the first once-weekly medication in its class to help with chronic weight management. Hudson Vitality’s exclusive combination of Semaglutide and B6 lowers body weight by reducing appetite and hunger, by slowing stomach emptying, while also curbing food cravings and altering food preferences. This exclusive compound for Hudson Vitality is similar to a natural hormone in your body that causes insulin release in response to high blood sugar and decreases the amount of sugar your liver makes.
On average Semaglutide patients lost 15% of their initial body weight! Just one injection, once a week is all it takes to begin your journey to weight loss freedom. Semaglutide is a selective glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonist that acts in the areas of the brain involved in regulation of appetite and caloric intake and slows gastric emptying.
What are some of the other benefits?
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Lowers BMI
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Cardiovascular Event Prevention Such as Heart Attacks & Strokes
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Helps Prevent Kidney Damage
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Lowers A1C
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Helps Prevent Blindness
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Helps Prevent Nerve Problems
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May Aid in Sexual Function
More Potential Benefits
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Supports Cognitive Performance and Joint Health
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Ligament Healing (Knee, Rotary)
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Benefits for Ulcers in the Stomach
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May Help Irritable Bowel Disease
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Improves Overall Skin Appearance
FAQs
What is Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is a once weekly injection that works by increasing insulin levels in your body, which decreases your blood sugar. It also reduces the amount of sugar released into the blood and slows down digestion. This process helps to limit food intake, reduces appetite, all while curbing food cravings and altering food preferences. This exclusive compound for Hudson Vitality is similar to a natural hormone in your body that causes insulin release in response to high blood sugar.
What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is a once weekly injection used decrease blood sugar. Since 2022 this active ingredient has shown remarkable weight loss effects and is on the fast-track designation for its review for the treatment of obesity. Hudson Vitality’s exclusive combination of Tirzepatide and B6 helps with weight loss by decreasing food intake and slowing down how fast food travels through your digestive tract.
What are Semaglutide or Tirzepatide used for?
When paired with a healthy diet and regular exercise plan, both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have been proven to produce dramatic results in long-term weight-management efforts for overweight patients.
What is the difference between Tirzepatide and Semaglutide?
Tirzepatide acts on BOTH GIP and GLP-1 receptors, while Semaglutide acts only on GLP-1 receptors. Both drugs are effective weight-loss treatments. Tirzepatide is a dual-acting GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. Both are in the class of drugs known as incretin mimetics but have some differences.
Who are good candidates for Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?
Patients who struggle with weight and overconsumption issues are good candidates for Semaglutide or Tirzepatide treatments. To qualify for Semaglutide or Tirzepatide treatment, candidates must have a BMI of 30 or higher. If the patient has a BMI in the range of 27 to 29, but also suffers from weight-related comorbidities, they would likely be eligible for treatment.
What are the benefits of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide treatments?
These medications work by essentially reducing the appetite of patients, which results in lower caloric intake. As a result, patients have less desire to eat more than they should, thus removing one of the biggest barriers to effective weight management.
These treatments also help patients from getting hungry too soon. They don’t feel the need to eat more often throughout the day or give in to their cravings. Even food preferences can be affected. Patients are more likely to want foods that are healthier for them.
Typically, patients taking Semaglutide or Tirzepatide achieve a 15% to 20% reduction in body weight.
How often will I need treatments?
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide must be injected once per week. The dosage will be very low at the start and will gradually increase. This reduces the possibility of side-effects.
What are the side-effects of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?
Not everyone will experience side-effects during treatment. Mild discomfort around the injection area is possible. Some patients have reported nausea or constipation, which can reduce in frequency with continued treatment.
How long does Semaglutide or Tirzepatide take to work?
As with any weight-loss treatment, patience is key. Everyone is different. The process is gradual and involves slowly increasing the dosage with time. Many patients experience changes in the first few weeks after beginning their treatment process.
How much does Semaglutide or Tirzepatide cost?
Hudson Vitality's mission to make our services affordable to everyone. Each weekly injection of Semaglutide is $50. Each weekly injection of Tirzepatide is $75.
Can I get Semaglutide or Tirzepatide if I live out of state?
Hudson Vitality can only treat Ohio residents.
Can I get Semaglutide of Tirzepatide if I live in Ohio, but not near the Hudson office?
Yes. Hudson Vitality offers convenient virtual consultations with the option to purchase an entire vial of Semaglutide or Tirzepaide for at-home distribution.