Citrin Wellness

Weight Loss in Beverly Hills, LA

Maintaining a healthy weight is oftentimes people's most vexing health struggle throughout their life. Between fad diets and the constant temptation of unhealthy foods, it can be a struggle to lose weight and keep it off. At Citrin Wellness, we provide personalized, medically assisted approaches that provide our patients with the tools to remain at their target weight for good.

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Our Weight Loss Process

Everything at Citrin Wellness revolves around personalized care, and that means getting to know you on a deeper level first. This begins with a thorough consultation, followed by labs (typically including hormone analysis and/or other functional markers like food sensitivities, gut health, etc.), and then a personalized weight loss plan.

01Initial Consult

We use this time to discuss your medical history, lifestyle factors, and any medical issues that you may have so that we can help you lose weight in the most sustainable way possible.

02Run Labs

We start our diagnostic process with blood work and possibly other advanced comprehensive tests that will help determine any physical issues that could be preventing weight loss.

03Customized Weight Loss Plan

Our mission is to get the weight off and keep it off for good. That means providing robust targeted treatments that address weight loss holistically so that we can make sure you're able to stay at your new weight for a long time. We work with patients to choose 1 of the 3 following programs listed below. These are crafted specifically for you based on your weight loss goals and current medical condition.

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Three Approaches to Weight Loss

We work with patients to choose 1 of the 3 programs listed below. These are crafted specifically for you based on your weight loss goals and current medical condition.

01 Natural Approach

This program optimizes detox, hormones, nutrition, and gut health in order to help achieve weight loss.

Detoxification Pathways

All our treatments involve a specific and formulated detox program that allows your body to start opening the pathways for proper weight loss.

Nutritional and Dietary Support

We have a nutritionist on staff to support your nutrition goals and needs. All our treatments involve a personalized weight loss plan to meet the needs for proper weight loss.

Hormonal Assessment

Ensuring the thyroid, sex hormones (estrogen, testosterone, etc.), and adrenal glands are optimized significantly aids with weight loss.

Gut Health

Ensuring the gut is working optimally also significantly plays a part with weight loss. This includes possible advanced functional analysis on the gut, food sensitivities, or other factors that can play into weight gain.

02 HCG 2.0 Diet Program

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, otherwise known as hCG, is a hormone that has been shown to decrease appetite and help patients achieve ketosis. Ketosis is the metabolic process your body initiates when it lacks sufficient carbohydrates for energy. Instead, it turns to its fat reserves, generating ketones that serve as a potent fuel source. While the internet buzzes with controversy, the undeniable truth is that hCG can safely usher you into a state of ketosis by providing effective appetite suppression. This dynamic combination paves the way for swift and sustainable weight loss, making your weight loss goals within reach.

How does our HCG 2.0 program work?

Introducing hCG 2.0, an intricately designed, 40-day dietary program that boasts exceptional effectiveness. Born from the foundation of hCG 1.0, which originated in 1954, this updated version stands as a testament to ongoing advancements driven by cutting-edge research. The heart of hCG 2.0 lies in advancements to the concepts of nutrition that are more specific to the individual. Our medical staff will help you understand the full program. Our approach is created by initially understanding your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR, which we determine in office) to craft an individualized program, setting the stage for your transformation. We create a personalized nutritional program. This program features specific allocations of proteins and vegetables, but asks that patients adhere to an overall caloric restriction diet that omits fats and oils and sugars from their diet completely for the duration of the program. Embrace hCG 2.0 and unlock the door to a healthier, fitter you. Your personalized path to success awaits.

What can I expect?

We typically expect and see patients lose about a ½ pound per day of weight loss resulting in approximately 15-20 lbs of weight loss during the 40 day program, with some exceptions of patients seeing upwards of 30 lbs of weight loss during the program.

Is it safe?

Our successful program stands as a testament to its low-risk, high-reward nature. Dr. Citrin, with experience gained during his residency and with countless of his patients in his private practice, has witnessed patients seamlessly embark on their hCG journey, encountering little to no adverse effects. Rest assured, the current body of evidence does not definitively label hCG as hazardous. The bulk of concerns and negative publicity revolve around the restricted calorie intake associated with the program. It's true that low-calorie diets harbor potential risks, including gallstone formation and imbalances in electrolytes that may lead to heart palpitations. However, if done correctly, we can help offset these risks with proper guidance. Our commitment to tailored care and a deep understanding of each patient's unique needs enables us to proactively mitigate these concerns. Moreover, hCG 2.0 boasts improved responses compared to its predecessor, addressing the issues that contributed to its earlier negative publicity. Schedule a discovery call to see if this program is right for you.

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03 Peptide Consultation

For some patients, nutrition, detox, and hormone support get results but not the full result they want. At this stage, we bring you in for a peptide consultation. Your provider reviews your labs, your health history, and your progress so far to see whether a safe, effective peptide option could support your weight loss.

What happens in a peptide consultation?

We start by listening. Your provider goes over your lab results, current medications, medical history, and the weight you have lost up to this point. Then we talk through whether a peptide-based option makes sense for you. Some patients are good candidates and some are not. We will tell you honestly either way.

How do you decide what is right for me?

Every recommendation is built around your circumstances, not a standard package. Your labs, your goals, and how your body has responded so far all shape the plan. If your provider determines a peptide-based medication is appropriate, it is prescribed for you specifically and filled only through a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy. That lets us dose carefully and adjust as you go.

What does ongoing care look like?

Peptides are one part of your plan, not the whole plan. We keep working on nutrition, hormones, and gut health alongside them. We check in regularly to track your progress and how you feel. When you reach your goal, we help you move into maintenance so the weight stays off.

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Peptide Consultation FAQs

How long would I be on a peptide?

It depends on how much weight you want to lose and how your body responds. For many patients it is several months. Your provider sets the timeline with you and revisits it at each check-in.

How do I come off of it?

This is specific to each patient. In most cases we lower the dose gradually while we fine-tune your nutrition and hormone balance, so your body has support as you step down.

Is it safe?

Peptide-based medications can cause side effects, and not every patient is a good candidate. That is why the consultation comes first. We review your labs and your personal and family medical history before recommending anything, and we monitor you closely once you start. If something does not feel right, we adjust or stop.

Why a compounding pharmacy?

A licensed 503A compounding pharmacy prepares each prescription for one patient. That lets your provider dose precisely, which matters because too high a dose can increase side effects. It is also often more affordable when insurance does not cover the medication.

The Citrin Experience

When I was in my 20s and mid 30s I would eat in-n-out multiple times a week, ice cream most nights, a spread of Indian food (you get the idea) and not gain a pound. Fast forward to my late 30s, I couldn't eat a fraction of that. Brain fog and fatigue were also a regular part of my day. I tried so many things – none of which gave me the sustainable natural feeling of health and wealth I have today... I found Doctor Guy through a friend. He helped me understand 1) I needed a thyroid medicine 2) how to eat for nutrition not taste 3) an injectable weight loss medicine that I did at home. Doctor Guy was hands down the best experience I've had yet. 8 weeks later, I feel amazing. I've lost 32 lbs and have a renewed natural source of energy. Highly recommend.

Julia D.