Mitigating GLP-1 Side Effects:

You have read about the transformative power of medications like Zepbound®, Wegovy®, and Ozempic® in conquering “food noise” and achieving results. But medical weight loss is not just about the medication; it requires comprehensive, expert monitoring to ensure safety and sustainability.

At Clinical Nutrition Center (CNC) in Greenwood Village, Colorado, our physician-led programs counter the risks of high-turnover weight loss clinics by providing the necessary close observation and individualized care that keeps you healthy while you lose weight.

The Risk of Transactional Care vs. CNC’s Expert Team

Many users express frustration with receiving inadequate clinical oversight or falling victim to “prescription mills”. Our approach ensures you are supported by highly qualified professionals:

• Board-Certified Expertise: Your care is overseen by Dr. Ethan Lazarus, a double board-certified medical weight loss physician and nationally-recognized expert in Obesity medicine, along with highly experienced Physician Associates and Registered Dietitians.
• The Whole Picture: Our providers are skilled at looking at the whole picture, not just weight. We check for often missed or mismanaged diagnoses that impact weight loss, such as slow metabolism, slow thyroid, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, and the like.
• Trust and Compassion: Patients praise the staff for being knowledgeable, empathetic, professional, and supportive. The team ensures you never feel guilty or asham

Protecting Muscle Mass: Body Composition Analysis

A significant concern for patients on GLP-1 medications is the potential for losing essential lean muscle mass. Weight loss should result in a healthier, stronger body, not a nutritionally depleted one.

At CNC, we integrate diagnostic tools to specifically counter this risk:

• Routine Body Composition Scans: Our comprehensive 20-week program and subsequent Membership (Maintenance) Program include Body Composition & Lab Analysis. This allows us to track your progress beyond the scale, ensuring you are losing fat, not valuable muscle mass.
• Data-Driven Adjustments: Patients appreciate the use of monthly blood draws and body scans, which help the team track their overall health. This data ensures your program is safe and effective.

Preventing Deficiencies: The Role of the Registered Dietitian

Rapid weight loss or severely reduced appetite (a desired effect of GLP-1s) can lead to nutritional deficiencies if not managed properly. The Personalized Nutrition Planning pillar of the CNC program directly addresses this.

• Personalized Support: Our Registered Dietitians provide customized counseling and support. They play a key role in nutritional planning.
• High-Protein Focus: The RDs guide you toward the necessary high-protein items, such as shakes, bars, and meal replacements, which are essential for supporting your program. Patients, like Mary Ellen’s patient who lost over 100 pounds, find the nutritionist to be an “inspiring part” of their journey, giving helpful information and advice.

Continuous Safety Monitoring and Lasting Results

Our structure, which combines the thoroughness of in-clinic visits with the convenience of telehealth, provides the long-term monitoring required for safety and sustainability.

• Medical Oversight and Monitoring: Both the initial 20-week program and the $99 monthly Maintenance Program include ongoing medication adjustments and Body Comp / Lab Monitoring. This continuous support ensures that medication use is individualized and safe.
• Long-Term Health Focus: Patients at CNC are working toward achieving “Lasting Health, Not Just Temporary Weight Loss”. Our focus is on the slow, steady life changes that lead to healthier living, helping patients maintain their weight loss for years.