Peptides
Exploring their role in science, health, and beauty
Peptides mimic hormones in your body by
semaglutide (Ozempic®) reduced the occurrence
Making
sure
your
gallbladder,
pancreas,
enhancing insulin secretion, preventing the
of death from cardiovascular causes, heart
kidneys and thyroid levels are within normal
liver from making and releasing too much
attack, and stroke over a 3-year follow-up
range. In addition, a yearly ultrasound of the
sugar, and delaying stomach emptying. They
period. Positive results include weight loss,
abdomen (pancreas and gallbladder) as well
also target brain regions that regulate appetite
blood sugar control, health improvements from
as the thyroid ensures that the patient is not
and food intake. The most popular Peptides
weight loss, and kidney disease improvement
experiencing substantial side effects.
being used are Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), and
in diabetics.
Currently, it's unclear how these drugs, when
Ozempic (semaglutide). If you are a diabetic,
Peptides work by slowing how quickly food
prescribed for weight loss, affect the body after
these peptide prescriptions are excellent
moves through the stomach, which can lead
years of use. Speak with your physician before
options to decrease blood sugar and lose
to a person feeling fuller longer. However,
starting or stopping any medication.
weight. The prescriptions are covered by
they may cause gastrointestinal issues,
insurance only if you have diabetes. Mounjaro®
including
and Ozempic
cost from $800-$1400 per
nausea and vomiting. It is rare, but they can
month at the pharmacy. However, you can
also cause an obstruction in the intestine,
get compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
which has led to two deaths. In addition,
injections at an affordable cost at many
pancreatitis,
physician clinics.
cancer, dehydration and kidney failure have
®
A
Novo
®
Nordisk
study
(NCT0354597)
abdominal
pain,
gallbladder
constipation,
issues,
thyroid
infrequently occurred.
Dr. Kelly Burkenstock
demonstrated that in patients who are
To be safe, clinics offering weekly weight-
Dr. Burkenstock's SKIN • BODY • HEALTH
overweight and have preexisting heart disease
loss peptide injections should monitor your
985-727-7676 Mandeville, 504-888-2829 New Orleans
but do not have diabetes, those treated with
bloodwork and urine every three to six months.
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January 2024 | Sophisticated Woman 23
