Inflammatory Markers Chronic low-grade inflammation is a hallmark of obesity and metabolic syndrome
Building the Stack: Step by Step Step 1 [1] : Pre-Stack Assessment Before starting the stack, complete the following: Physician consultation (telehealth or in-person) Baseline labs: metabolic panel, HbA1c, lipids, copper/ceruloplasmin (if any copper metabolism concern) Baseline photos: face, abdomen, arms, thighs, and any areas of concern, taken in consistent lighting Health history review: screen for semaglutide contraindications (thyroid cancer history, pancreatitis, MEN 2) and GHK-Cu contraindications (Wilson's disease, copper allergy) Getting started Step 2: Start Semaglutide Begin semaglutide at 0.25 mg once weekly
At Aspire MedSpa, we are here to walk you through every step of this preparation, ensuring that your first weekand every week afteris a success
Protects and supports cellular function
As First-Line Treatment Guidelines increasingly support GLP-1 agonists as first-line treatment alongside or instead of metformin: When to consider first-line GLP-1: Established cardiovascular disease High cardiovascular risk Significant obesity (BMI 35+) Strong desire for weight loss Insurance coverage available Traditional metformin-first approach: Lower cost without insurance Decades of safety data Effective for many patients Can add GLP-1 later if needed For many patients, starting with a GLP-1 medication rather than metformin provides superior comprehensive benefit