What Can I Expect from the Serotonin-Plus Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program?
Robert E. Clayton II, MD, is pleased to be able to bring the Serotonin-Plus Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program (SP Program) to the residents of Lake Nona and surrounding communities. Dr. Clayton is a Board Certified Physician who has practiced in Brevard County for more than 30 years. Since adding the SP Weight Loss Program to his practice in Cocoa Beach a year ago, Dr. Clayton says his patients have experienced “great success with amazing results.” In fact, in just nine months, the participants in the program have lost over 2,000 combined pounds.
The SP Program is said to be safe, successful and sustainable - still, many patients have questions. Dr. Clayton recently answered some of these common questions below.
1. How is this program different than other weight loss programs?
Dr. Clayton
The SP Program uses an FDA approved natural serotonin supplement. A very important part of this program is that real food is used, not protein bars or shakes. There are three phases to the program with meal and snack suggestions for the 12 weeks that are simple and healthy. Patients are given a physical before they begin the program, as well as the necessary testing to rule out other causes of weight gain, such as thyroid disorders. We also use a very sophisticated scale that shows us each patient’s body mass index (BMI), water retention, muscle mass, and more. Each patient receives a copy of this report at each weekly visit so they can see their progress.
2. Is this program successful?
Yes, the program has a 99 percent success rate nationally. Many of our patients have tried other programs, and found the SP Program to be the program that works for them. We have couples who join together and support each other throughout the program, as well as mother/daughter and father/daughter teams. We have had patients from almost every age group. That said, the SP Program is designed for ages 10 and up. Many of our patients are middle-aged men and women who have found the SP Program to be just what they needed to win the “Battle of the Bulge” that often comes with this phase of life. Our senior citizens are losing those extra pounds to stay mobile and healthy. We even offer a 50 percent discount for our senior citizens. Best of all, many of our patients have been able to reduce or eliminate their medications for cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure and other conditions once they reached their healthy weight.
3. Is the program sustainable so that I can keep my weight off?
Our patients have found that the program teaches them new, healthy eating habits which they can continue when they complete the program. By learning portion control and healthy food choices, patients are able to continue to maintain or lose weight after completion of the program. Our patients also have the choice of coming in once a month after they complete the program for a short visit to maintain their weight loss.
Other Choices for Healthy Living
Dr. Clayton offers several healthy eating habits that he suggests to his patients:
- Eat “Organic” foods when possible
- Eat “Gluten Free” when possible
- Take one probiotic supplement or yogurt with probiotics daily
- Avoid refined sugar
- Avoid artificial sweeteners
- Use real butter
