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.
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide 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 semaglutide, 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.
SEMAGLUTIDE AT A GLANCE
Semaglutide & Tirzepatide
Best SellerWHAT: Semaglutide and tirzepatide are GLP-1 medications used to manage weight and high blood sugar level. They are glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists. It works in three basic ways: 1) It slows gastric emptying, which makes you feel full longer; 2) It works centrally in the brain to decrease your appetite. It has also been found to reduce addiction impulses; 3) It increases the production of insulin and is thought to enhance the growth of the cells in the pancreas, which produce insulin.
Currently the medication is injectable, but oral forms are coming. At Biohackr, we offer a home program after initial intake.
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, InBody composition scan, weight loss consult, including 4 injections of semaglutide/tirzepatide and one vitamin injection and a Rx approval.
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
SCIENCE: It is effective. Large scale trials in 2021 were done showing “75% of people who received semaglutide lost more than 10% of their body weight, and 33% lost more than 20%. This really is a game changer.” This is a well studied and proven medication. We at Biohackr agree it is a gamechanger.
Studies also show it
- lowers heart disease risk Heart studies
- lowers dementia progression Dementia studies
- treats diabetes and insulin resistance
- lowers knee osteoarthritis Arthritis studies
- lowers asthma attacks
- lowers addiction tendencies Addiction studies
- improves fatty liver Fatty liver
- improves sleep apnea Sleep apnea studies
See blogs on scientific published papers on GLP 1 agonists benefits
Benefits of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
In addition to statistically significant weight loss, 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 Semaglutide and Tirzepatide 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.
Why Choose Biohackr Health for Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Injections?
At Biohackr Health, we are proud of our many success stories. We were early to offer semaglutide/tirzepatide 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
