For years, medical professionals have conducted several results on intermittent fasting to determine if it is a reliable option for weight loss. Unfortunately, it can be quite challenging for some individuals to eat only during specific times. Given the rising use of weight loss medication, you may be wondering whether the combination of intermittent fasting and weight loss medication can help optimize weight loss success.
What Is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is often referred to as time-restricted fasting due to the fact that it involves eating meals within a specific period of time. Although there are some extreme variations for fasting, one of the most common schedules that people use is the 16:8 fasting schedule. This provides individuals with an eight-hour period to eat food, followed by 16 hours of fasting. There are various benefits to intermittant fasting beyond weight loss. It can help balance hormones, reduce insulin levels and increase Human growth hormone levels. Reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. This in turn redcues the risks of cardiovascular disease including High blood pressure and cholesterol issues. Longer fasts actually create a state of autophagy. This is where you body does a clean up, it repairs damaged parts of cells and destroys cells that are diseased. it has also been shown to increase life span.
Do I need Medications to Help With Weight Loss?
Doing intermittent fasting alone will help you lose weight, however, there are several options that will help increase the rate of success. Some of the most popular include:
- Tirzepatide: This is an injectable medication. The most common type is Mounjaro™.
- Semaglutide: This medication comes in both injectable and pill forms. Injectable versions include Wegovy® and Ozempic®. Rybelsus® is the pill form.
- Liraglutide with B12: This is a combination of injections, including Saxenda® and B12.
- Metformin: This is a pill medication that can be prescribed alone or in combination with any of the abovementioned treatment options.
Use Medication To Adapt to Fasting
Given the fact that many weight loss medications curb the appetite and provide individuals with more control over their food intake, the use of medication during intermittent fasting can help optimize weight loss results. These medications can effectively help individuals by reducing their urge to snack throughout the day, ensuring they are able to keep a strict schedule. There are also a wide range of peptides and supplements that will help with intermittant fasting success.
Contact Our Care Professionals Now To Get Started
If you have tried to lose weight in the past and have not had any luck, our team at Personalized Care NP can help. Our team offers comprehensive compound medication, which can be used in combination with intermittent fasting to help optimize your weight loss results. To determine which type of medication will work best for you, we encourage you to contact our team as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.
We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for weight loss. For this reason, our team will discuss your circumstances and create an individualized plan that is specific to your needs to ensure the best results possible.
