GLP services for a healthier you

At NorthRiver Wellness and Weight loss, we offer GLP (Glucagon-like peptide) medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide to aid in weight loss.

How exactly do these medications work?

1. Slow Gastric Emptying: GLP-1s delay the rate at which food leaves the stomach, helping you feel full for a longer period after meals. This contributes to reduced overall calorie intake and better appetite control.

2. Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels: By enhancing insulin secretion in response to meals and suppressing excess glucagon release, GLP-1's help prevent sharp spikes and crashes in blood glucose, which can reduce cravings and support metabolic stability.

3. Regulate Appetite via the Brain: These medications act on a receptors in the brain's appetite centers, promoting a sense of safety (fullness) even with smaller meals. This neurological effect plays a key role in curbing overeating and supporting long-term behavior change.

4. Support Fat Loss: Through their combined effects on appetite, blood sugar, and insulin sensitivity, GLP-1s promote a healthier metabolic environment that favors fat burning over fat storage. Weight loss achieved with GLP-1s typically involves a significant reduction in body fat.