Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Branded versions are FDA-approved for certain medical uses. The version offered through Xceed is compounded and is not FDA-approved. Here is what it is, what the research shows, and how it works through a licensed physician.
$99/mo — billed through your protocol · subcutaneous injection
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Your format
Injection or oral
Semaglutide is offered in two forms. The subcutaneous injection is the form most of the clinical research is based on. The oral form is taken by mouth. How the two compare for any individual is something a licensed physician weighs based on your history, and the physician decides which, if either, is appropriate.
What it is
What semaglutide is
Semaglutide is a peptide known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning it mimics a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 that the body releases after eating. Branded semaglutide products are made by Novo Nordisk and are FDA-approved for certain medical uses. The semaglutide offered through Xceed is not a branded product. It is compounded by a licensed pharmacy and is not FDA-approved. Beyond describing what the molecule is, we make no claims about what the compounded version will do for you. Whether it is appropriate for you is a decision for a licensed physician.
The evidence
What the research shows, and what applies here
Semaglutide has been studied extensively in large human trials, and branded semaglutide products carry FDA-approved uses based on that research. Two things matter for what you are looking at here. First, that research and those approvals apply to the branded products, not to a compounded version, which has not been through FDA approval. Second, we do not make claims in our own voice about what the compounded product will do for you. A licensed physician reviews the evidence with you and decides what is appropriate.
The specifics
Molecular profile
- Class
- GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide
- Molecular formula
- C₁₈₇H₂₉₁N₄₅O₅₉
- Molecular weight
- ~4,114 g/mol
- CAS number
- 910463-68-2
Physical properties
- Form
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- Storage
- [[confirm, typically refrigerated]]
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Safety
Safety and what to discuss with your physician
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide have known and sometimes serious risks, and a licensed physician must review your history, decide whether it is appropriate, and monitor you. The most commonly reported effects are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. More serious risks have been associated with this class, including inflammation of the pancreas and gallbladder problems. In animal studies, this class has been associated with thyroid C-cell tumors, and it should not be used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or the condition MEN 2. Tell your physician about all your medical conditions and medications. This is not a complete list of risks, and your physician will review the full picture with you.
The process
How to get semaglutide through Xceed
Tell us your goal
Complete a short medical intake.
A physician decides
If a protocol is right for you, they prescribe it. If it is not, they tell you.
Delivered, with a coach
A US-based pharmacy dispenses it, and the Avida app and a coach come with it.
Is semaglutide FDA-approved?
Branded semaglutide products made by Novo Nordisk are FDA-approved for certain medical uses. The compounded semaglutide offered through Xceed is not FDA-approved and is not the branded product. It is prescribed by a licensed physician and dispensed by a licensed US-based pharmacy.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the semaglutide from Xceed FDA-approved?
No. Branded semaglutide products are FDA-approved, but the compounded version offered here is not, and it is not the branded product.
What is semaglutide?
A peptide called a GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics a natural hormone the body releases after eating.
What is the difference between the injection and the oral form?
They are two ways of taking it. Which one, if either, is appropriate is a decision your physician makes based on your history.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. A licensed physician reviews your intake and decides before anything is dispensed.
What are the risks?
This class has known and sometimes serious risks, including gastrointestinal effects and others your physician will review. It is not appropriate for everyone.
How is quality assured?
It is compounded by a licensed US-based pharmacy and, where applicable, batch tested. [[Confirm with the pharmacy.]]
Start here
Want to talk to a physician about semaglutide?
Start with a short intake. A licensed physician decides what, if anything, is right for you.