Cracking the GLP Code: The Practitioner’s Guide to Smarter Support
The landscape of weight management and metabolic support is changing rapidly. With over 12% of Americans having tried GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, the need for effective clinical guidance is greater than ever. These medications show impressive results, but they’re not without drawbacks—from gastroparesis and pancreatitis to cosmetic changes like the now-infamous “Ozempic face.”
DesBio practitioners are uniquely positioned to help patients navigate both the benefits and side effects of these drugs through targeted, homeopathic support. This includes a brand-new offering: GLP Support, a comprehensive formula to ease adverse effects, coming July of 2025.
GLP-1 medications are powerful tools, but patients need comprehensive support for optimal results.
GLP-1 & GIP: A Brief Refresher
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists mimic natural hormones that regulate:
- Insulin secretion
- Appetite and satiety
- Gastric emptying
- Blood sugar control
GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) is another incretin hormone. Some newer drugs (e.g., tirzepatide, branded as Mounjaro) combine both GLP-1 and GIP for even stronger metabolic effects.
The Challenge
But these medications are not perfect:
- 50–75% of patients discontinue use within a year
- Reasons include cost, GI side effects, and lack of lifestyle integration
DesBio’s Holistic Framework: Beyond the Prescription
1. Detoxification Is Foundational
Fat stores toxins. As patients lose weight, they release biotoxins, heavy metals, and inflammatory compounds. Gerald Simons, PA-C, and a nationally certified physician with over 25 years of experience specializing in integrative medicine, recommends:
- DesBio Comprehensive Detox Kit
- GI Drainage and Gallbladder Support
- VCS (Visual Contrast Sensitivity) test for biotoxin load
- Track leptin and inflammatory markers like CRP
2. GLP Support Homeopathic: A Breakthrough Solution
What It Is
A new, organ-targeted formula designed to support the most common and serious side effects of GLP-1 medications. This homeopathic blend supports:
- Stomach, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder
- Digestive balance: supports nausea, vomiting, reflux, constipation, and diarrhea
- Skin and cosmetic outcomes: targets signs of rapid weight loss like sagging, wrinkles, and “Ozempic face”
Key Ingredients
- Fel tauri (bile of ox)
- Pancreas suis (pig pancreas)
- A curated blend of 17 homeopathic ingredients specific to GI distress, metabolic sluggishness, and skin elasticity
Dosing Guidance
Label: 1–10 drops, 3x/day
Clinical recommendation: as needed, tailored to the patient’s symptoms and severity
Emotional Support
Patients struggling with shame, food relationship issues, or self-image may also benefit from DesBio’s Shame, Anxious, Elevate, and Esteem remedies.
Targeting the Root Issues: Weight Loss, Not Just Weight
Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ
- Produces leptin, cytokines, and inflammatory molecules
- Drives insulin resistance and chronic inflammation
- DesBio approach: measure waist circumference and body fat percentage regularly to track fat loss—not just pounds
Addressing “Ozempic Face”
Rapid weight loss often results in volume loss in the cheeks, hollow eyes, and skin laxity. GLP Support includes ingredients to help support cosmetic degradation, though Simons also recommends slowing the rate of weight loss when possible to give the body time to adjust.
DesBio’s comprehensive approach leads to happier, healthier patients with sustainable results.
Clinical Tips & Takeaways
- Monitor leptin for plateauing or weight rebound
- Avoid liposomals while using GLP-1s
- Measure progress not just by weight, but by:
- Body fat %
- CRP levels
- Waist circumference
- VCS results
Final Thoughts: Lead the Next Phase of Metabolic Care
GLP-1 medications are powerful—but incomplete—tools. Without detox, gut health, emotional support, and structured weight loss protocols, patients may quit early or suffer from preventable complications.
DesBio’s integrative approach—including the NEW GLP Support formula—equips practitioners to offer truly transformational care. Whether you’re writing prescriptions or simply guiding lifestyle change, you can become the GLP-1 resource center in your community.
Ready to take your practice to the next level?
Let others write the prescription. You deliver the results.
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