GLP‑1 Medications: What Patients Should Know & How Botany Wellness Supports Safe Medical Weight Loss

The GLP‑1 Moment: Why These Medications Are Everywhere

Medications like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) mimic gut hormones to reduce appetite, improve satiety, and help regulate blood sugar—often producing 10–15%+ total body‑weight loss in clinical trials when paired with lifestyle support. The WHO’s 2025 guidance frames obesity as a chronic, treatable disease and backs long‑term use of GLP‑1s alongside nutrition and activity—while emphasizing equitable access, cost considerations, and the need for ongoing care. [menohello.com], [bjgp.org]

Benefits & Realities Patients Should Understand

• Effective but not a standalone solution: Outcomes are best when medication is integrated into dietary coaching, resistance training, sleep and stress management. Weight regain is common if therapy stops without habit change. [medicalnewstoday.com], [fda.gov]
• Metabolic advantages: Beyond weight loss, GLP‑1s help glycemic control and may reduce cardiovascular risk markers, but require medical monitoring for side effects and dose titration. [bjgp.org]

How Botany Wellness Provides GLP‑1‑Centered Care

• Board‑supervised prescribing: Comprehensive intake, labs, and shared decision‑making to determine candidacy and select the right agent and dose. [swhr.org]
• Integrated program: Registered dietitian guidance, strength training protocols, and behavior support to sustain results and minimize regain. [hhs.gov], [fda.gov]
• Long‑term follow‑up: Monitoring outcomes, side effects, and step‑down strategies if transitioning off medication. [menohello.com]

Call to Action:
Ready to explore a medically supervised GLP‑1 plan? Book a consultation with Botany Wellness to personalize your approach.