Weight Loss program

About our weight loss program

Obesity has affected many lives and may contribute to other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and many more ailments.

GreenwichMD’s Functional Medicine weight loss program takes an integrative look at your overall health and comprehensive wellness, then provides you with viable and sustainable weight management solutions. After medical tests and in-depth consultation with each patient, our medical staff creates an individualized and comprehensive plan for each patient. You need a program that’s created just for you—customized to your body, your mind and your life.

We have structured our weight loss programs on evidence-based practice. Our weight loss program is modeled to ensure you are monitored by a board-certified physician during your weight loss journey.

Weight Loss Medications

Depending on a patient’s individual health and goals, our doctors may prescribe a safe and effective medication to help achieve weight loss.

As a part of your treatment plan, you’ll make regular visits to be monitored by a Board Certified physician, who will answer questions, discuss the weight loss plan for the month, routine lab analysis and physical exams. We’ll monitor your progress throughout to ensure safety and efficacy.

Semaglutide

For those patients who struggle to see a shift on the scale despite making healthy choices, injectable medications containing Semaglutide can ease hunger and provide a much-needed extra boost for weight loss.

Wegovy is a brand name for Semaglutide, an effective weight management medication for overweight or obese adults. These injections are administered once a week and work by mimicking the effects of a hormone known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is responsible for regulating appetite and food intake.

Semaglutide not just aids in weight loss but also enhances several metabolic aspects including blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and lipid profiles. This can be especially advantageous for individuals dealing with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

Some studies suggest that Semaglutide may have cardiovascular benefits, including a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, which can be especially important for individuals with obesity who are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.

Patients start with a low dose of Semaglutide and the dose increases with time so our bodies can. Generally, Semaglutide users lose 12-15% of their body weight. Based on research and studies, this noninvasive weight loss medication does help patients achieve their goals but you must commit the time and discipline that’s required with the medication.

It’s important to note that Semaglutide is not a standalone solution for weight loss. It is typically prescribed to individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher or those with a BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related comorbidity (such as type 2 diabetes). It’s also important to note that semaglutide may not work for everybody because there are different types of obesity and each body composition is different from the other

As with any medication, there can be side effects and contraindications, so it should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Tirzepatide

Multiple studies have found that Tirzepatide, can aid patients in losing significant amounts of weight over some time. One clinical trial found that patients who took Mounjaro lost an average of 15% of their body weight, compared with only 2.4% in the placebo group.

Tirzepatide, when combined with a healthy diet and physical activity, can result in considerable weight loss, up to 20%.

The effectiveness and how quickly tirzepatide works for weight loss can vary depending on a few things like the individual’s body composition, any pre-existing conditions, diet, and exercises.

However, just remember that this medication is only available with a prescription, and it may not be suitable for everyone.

For more information, check our detailed comparison between tirzepatide and semaglutide.

Lipotropics

A Lipotropic injection contains a combination of amino acids, vitamins.

Each of these components is important because they each have a key role in utilizing fat, as fat burners, distributing energy, and removing toxins from the body. When combined with a nutritious diet and exercise regimen, lipotropic injections contribute to enhanced weight loss.

Choline – An essential nutrient needed for proper liver function; Helps to transport fat and cholesterol, as well as help the liver excrete chemical waste products inside the body; responsible for seeing that exported fat burned for energy/fuel; detoxifies the liver; key player in fat metabolism.
Inositol – A lipotropic; related to the vitamin B family; involved in the breakdown of fats; involved in various biological processes that can provide positive psychiatric conditions; can be used for an effective treatment for PCOS and other various female dysfunctions.
Methionine – An essential amino-acid; a deactivating agent too many hormones such as estrogen and sulfurcontaining compounds; defends the body against toxic compounds.
Carnitine: An amino acid which transports fatty acids into the mitochondria
Vitamin B12 – Serves many biological purposes including normal blood, brain, heart, and nervous system functions; most importantly, it’s essential for fat metabolism
Vitamin B1– Essential for glucose metabolism.