Description
What is Saxenda?
Saxenda is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medication that can help with weight management. Saxenda is a prescription medication used to aid in weight loss for adults who are overweight (BMI ≥ 27) or obese (BMI ≥ 30), particularly if they have weight-related medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension. Saxenda works by mimicking a hormone in the body called GLP-1, which regulates appetite. It helps reduce hunger and increase feelings of fullness, leading to lower calorie intake and weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
How Does Saxenda Work?
Saxenda is an injectable prescription medication that is often used alongside diet and exercise to help individuals who experience difficulties in losing weight. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, meaning it helps the body produce more insulin. Saxenda also decreases appetite by communicating to the brain that a person is full, thus turning off one’s hunger.
