Sophisticated Woman Magazine January 2024

Page 23

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.

info@skinbodyhealth.com

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