BioSymmetry Wilmington

09/27/2025

If you are confused by all the magnesium supplements, listen to Dr Holmes break it down.
Cheat sheet:
Sleep= glycinate
Constipation= citrate/ oxide
Brain=threonate
Heart= taurate
Energy= malate

09/21/2025

VO2 Max is the maximum amount of oxygen a person uses during intense exercise.
This can help predict cardiovascular health and aerobic endurance. VO2 Max is also a great predictor of overall health.
If you are curious about your endurance capacity, metabolic and actual age and want to learn about how efficiently you use carbs and fats, call now to schedule a resting or an active metabolic test.

We are accepting new patients at our Leland and Wilmington locations. 910-399-6661

09/19/2025

This 64 year old patient has lost 34 pounds and feels fantastic. She can keep up with her grandkids and fits into her tiny clothes again. Her s***k and enthusiasm is contagious!!! Way to go VS…. We are sooooo proud of you! Keep it up girl

09/17/2025

Call 910-769-0104 or text us at 910-782-5562 to RSVP. You can also RSVP on the Facebook event page. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more and ask questions. Beverages and snacks provided and a chance to win a procedure worth $500.

09/10/2025

Meet Ginny, our patient corrdinator! 👋👋 We are so excited to have her working in our Wilmington office. She is s***ky and fun and so great with our patients. Plus she is super knowledgeable about health and fitness. She is from the area but has been living in California for the past 20 years. Luckily 🍀 for us she’s back on the east coast. As the patient coordinator she will make sure your experience is smooth and that you are catered to throughout your journey with Biosymmetry Wilmington. If you’ve met Ginny in the office already and are seeing this post we’d love to hear from you. 🕶️

09/08/2025

09/07/2025

Muscle is the key to longevity! If you are struggling to maintain your muscle mass…. Testosterone for men and women can help!

ADVICE, INSPIRATION & A LITTLE PEACE OF MIND

09/02/2025

Article about “menopause belly”- we get a lot of questions about this

There’s no quick fix but there are ways you tackle a hormonal expanding waistline As women age, some find it harder to maintain their usual weight, and may notice their waistline is fuller, with clothes feeling a little tighter. The so-called ‘menopause belly’ is a natural shift where fat is s...

08/25/2025

Want 20% off an aesthetics treatment? If you answered YES than RSVP for Biosymmetry Leland’s Aesthetics day happening tomorrow ( Aug 26th). Botox, Dysport, fillers, peels facials all at a GREAT price. Enter to win a $500 gift card. Just a few openings left. Call 910-769-0194 or text 910-782-5562.

08/21/2025

Ladies- this is so easy and effective!! If you have incontinence ( stress or urge) WE CAN HELP! The Emsella chair helps to strengthen the pelvic floor in 6- 28 minute sessions. Catch up on emails or texts while you sit fully clothed on the chair. The HIFEM technology does the intense levels for you.

Yes you could do them on your own…. But are you???

Here’s a quick and easy solution!

Call 910-399-6661 or text 910-782-5562 to learn more. We can also get you scheduled for a FREE demo.

08/18/2025

As weight management and diabetes control remain hot topics in the healthcare industry, two medications—semaglutide and tirzepatide—have taken center stage. Though they differ in several important ways, both medications have proven effective for weight loss. Healthcare providers now commonly use them to help treat patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Commonly known by brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. When injected, it mimics a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that stimulates insulin production.

Patients and physicians have had significant success using semaglutide to:

Regulate appetite and calorie intake
Reduce cravings
Slow down digestion (making you feel fuller longer)
Control your liver’s sugar production
Support weight loss
Improving blood sugar levels
Lessening the reliance on insulin

Newer to the market, tirzepatide (branded as Mounjaro and ZepBound) also mimics the GLP-1 hormone. But it also imitates another hormone called gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), which makes it easier for your pancreas to release insulin and impacts how your body stores fat.

This dual-action approach offers all the benefits of semaglutide, but has shown even more effective for blood sugar control and weight loss.

Studies have revealed that both medications help lower blood sugar and can reduce (or eliminate) insulin dependence. However, recent research suggests that tirzepatide is slightly more effective in improving Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), a critical blood sugar indicator for patients with diabetes.

According to a study conducted by UC Irvine, both weight management medications also have the potential to dramatically decrease the risk for cardiovascular events (like heart attacks or strokes), with tirzepatide achieving a projected reducation rate of about 24% and semaglutide at about 20%. That being said, semaglutide may drive up your resting heart rate. More research is needed to get a complete picture of each drug’s impact on cardiovascular health.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide share many of the same potential side effects, including…

Nausea & vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
And other gastrointestinal problems

Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are administered via subcutaneous injections. But the dosage protocols differ significantly.

Ready to discuss your options with a qualified healthcare provider in Wilmington or Leland, NC who focuses on weight loss and diabetes management?

Request a personal consultation with the team at BioSymmetry Wilmington—register as a new patient today!

08/13/2025

💨 Unlock Your Metabolic Blueprint with PNOĒ Active Testing 🚀
Your metabolism is as unique as your fingerprint — and knowing how it works is the first step to reaching your peak performance, improving recovery, and optimizing fat burn.

With PNOĒ Active Testing, we measure your:
✅ VO₂ Max – your body’s max oxygen capacity
✅ Metabolic Efficiency – how well you use carbs vs. fat for fuel
✅ Lactate Threshold – where your endurance power truly begins

Whether you’re an athlete, on a weight-loss journey, or looking to boost energy, this 30-minute test gives you a customized, science-backed game plan for workouts, nutrition, and recovery.

🔥 August Special: Get $25 OFF both the Resting and Active Metabolic Tests all month long!

📍 Available now — book your test and train smarter, not harder.