Medical weight loss
When it comes to being a healthier version of yourself, it isn’t solely about a number on the scale. Your lean body mass and ongoing metabolic rate are vital components.
GLP-1 and GIP medical weight loss medication dosing and progress varies greatly from person to person. We provide regular monitoring to minimize any side effects and to maximize your results. Biohackr physicians and RN’s have extensive experience with GLPs, hormone optimization, lipo C, and other peptides to help sustain your results.
Your pathway to optimization includes a baseline InBody composition analysis, vital signs, and blood work. Weekly check-ins are done to ensure your journey is a healthy one.
Find your optimal YOU with our experienced practitioners at Biohackr Health.
GLP medications At a Glance
GLP weight loss medications
Best SellerWHAT: Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication is used to manage weight and high blood sugar level. Weekly injection of semaglutide works by slowing the gastric emptying and decreasing the appetite. No commitment for several months is necessary.
Once your in clinic baseline labs and prescription are approved (within 48 hours), you can get your first injection.
TIME: Weekly injection of GLP-1 medication. After your first injection we have a take home plan (some restrictions apply).
COST: Baseline intake, which includes labs, vital signs, In Body composition scan, weight loss consult, including 4 injections of semaglutide and one vitamin injection and a Rx approval. $900
Monthly fees after intake, which includes a monthly InBody Scan and vital signs:
4 injections .25-1.25 mg = $600: 4 injections 1.5 – 2.4 mg = $800
Tirzepatide
Best SellerWHAT: Tirzepatide is another GLP-1 agonist (like semaglutide), but it also includes another hormone GIP. This is thought to give it greater effect. It targets gut signaling to the brain to reduce food cravings.
Some studies have shown it to be more effective than semaglutide, though the results were close.
TIME: Weekly injections.
Baseline intake, which includes labs, vital signs, In Body composition scan, weight loss consult, including 4 injections of semaglutide and one vitamin injection and a Rx approval.
Monthly fees after intake, which includes a monthly InBody Scan and vital signs.
COST:
Low dose $700/month
High dose (7.5mg) $900/month
Benefits of GLP 1 medications
In addition to statistically significant weight loss, GLP 1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have been shown in published scientific studies to improve:
- Weight loss
- Reduction in waist circumference
- Lower BMI
- Lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure
- Lower hemoglobin A1C a marker for pre-diabetes and diabetes
- Lower fasting plasma glucose
- Lower C reactive protein
- Lower fasting lipid levels (cholesterol)
- Higher quality of life
Recent studies have indicated it helps with heart failure, dementia, knee arthritis, fatty liver, and addiction as well. Don’t forget the obvious benefits of lower weight — easier exercise, less stress on joints, easier mobility, and looking better in clothing.
WHAT IS MICRODOSING?
Microdosing GLP 1 medications involves taking a dose smaller than the traditional starting dose. When looking at the benefits of the GLP medications, it seems it may be a magic anti-inflammatory medication, in addition to its weight loss and diabetes improvements. Is it the future of anti aging? We will see. If you are trying to lose 10 pounds or more of weight, microdosing will likely be too low and very slow.
WHY MICRODOSE?
- Smaller doses usually mean smaller risk of side effects.
- It may give some of the anti inflammatory or other health benefits (improving fatty liver, lessening osteoarthritis pain, improving blood sugar issues, reducing addiction and food noise, delay dementia progression).
- It may be a good way to do maintenance and prevent weight gain after weight loss.
- It saves money.
- It is likely better for those who are trying to achieve smaller goals, where their goal is to lose 5-10 pounds.
- *If your BMI is 27 with a health issues (heart, diabetes, high blood pressure) or 30 and higher, we recommend you start with the traditional starting dose.
HOW? This is an area of discovery. There are no published studies on the matter. There is no FDA guidance. As we state often at Biohackr, every person is different. How the medication affects you will be different than someone else.
WHAT DOSE? Again, this will vary from person to person. A smaller dose has less side effects, but does it achieve what you are hoping to achieve? We do this with supervision and measurement of where you started and where you are now. Test. Treat. Retest.
Considerations Prior to starting GLP-1 Injections
- You should be monitored on the medication to assess labs and insure you are maintaining your muscle mass during your weight loss.
- You should try to do the lowest effective dose and slowly ramp up dosing to minimize side effects.
- Risks: There are some studies which show increased thyroid issues in mice. If you have pancreatitis, history of delayed gastric emptying, MEN syndrome, or history of thyroid cancer, those are contraindications.
- Side effects can happen, particularly GI side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and constipation. More severe side effects like pancreatitis and severe gastric emptying delay have been described.
- Every person is different. This is a comprehensive weight management approach, tailored to you based on your unique health profile.
- This should be combined with other approaches for sustained weight management and metabolic health.
Why Choose Biohackr Health for GLP 1 and GIP medical weight loss medication Injections?
At Biohackr Health, we are proud of our many success stories. We were early to offer GLP 1 and GIP medications and have treated hundreds of patients. Our medical weight loss program offers a multitude of benefits including:
- Monthly Body Composition Analysis. This analyzes your muscle and fat percentages. We offer German micronized Creatine to help you build and maintain muscle mass.
- Experienced Registered Nurses who have treated patients long-term and understand the nuances of semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Access to IVs and Nausea Medications
- Take-home packages with close supervision
- Extensive laboratory work-up
- Our custom probiotic with bacterial strains which help with glucose control and digestion
- NAD+
- Continuous glucose monitors so you can see your blood sugar pattern
- Sermorelin, Lipo C, metformin, and testosterone hormone pellets for men to help maintain results
patient's experience
I started the program at 150lbs and currently weigh 120lbs. After getting diagnosed w/PCOS i noticed an increased difficulty losing weight despite very little changes in my habits. The semaglutide is the only thing that has sparked the kind of weight loss I would expect with my diet and activity levels. It’s allowed me to jump start and maintain a healthy weight. I was able to do so in 6 months!! I was worried about gaining it all back upon entering the maintenance phase, however since May I have been able to space it out and am currently down to about one injection per month and have kept the weight off. This has dramatically improved my overall health and allowed me to see much better results with my current routine. Biohackr Health is a lifesaver, I’m the healthiest I have been a long time thanks to the clinic!! - AS, 30 yo femaleRead More Testimonials
