Medical Weight Loss in El Paso
Our Medical Weight Loss Program combines physician-guided care, nutrition education, regular follow-up visits, and healthy lifestyle support to help you achieve safe, long-term success.
At Mt. West Family Health Center, we believe successful weight loss starts with education, healthy habits, and ongoing medical support. Our physician-supervised program combines comprehensive medical evaluations, nutrition education, regular follow-up visits, and ongoing support to help you achieve safe, lasting results.
Medical Evaluations & Nutrition Education
Every patient begins with a comprehensive medical evaluation to assess their overall health and weight loss goals. Throughout the program, our providers offer nutrition education, healthy lifestyle guidance, and regular follow-up visits to help patients develop better eating habits and achieve lasting results. For eligible patients, optional GLP-1 medications may also be discussed as part of their care.
Benefits of Medical Weight Loss
❤️ Better Heart Health
Healthy weight loss can help support normal blood pressure and cardiovascular health.
⚖️ Improved Weight Management
Personalized treatment plans designed to help you achieve sustainable results.
🍎 Healthier Lifestyle Habits
Learn nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support long-term success.
😴Better Sleep & Energy
Many patients experience improved energy levels and better overall well-being as they make healthier lifestyle changes.
🩺 Ongoing Medical Support
Regular follow-up visits help track your progress and adjust your treatment plan when needed.
🎯 Healthy Lifestyle Education
Learn practical nutrition strategies, portion control, and healthy eating habits that can help you achieve and maintain a healthier weight.
Why Choose Our Medical Weight Loss Program?
👨⚕️ Physician-Supervised Care
Receive guidance from experienced healthcare professionals throughout your weight loss journey.
🍎 Nutrition Education
Learn practical nutrition strategies, portion control, and healthy eating habits to support long-term weight management and overall wellness.
📈 Progress Monitoring
Bi-weekly evaluations help keep you motivated and ensure your treatment plan stays on track.
❤️ Long-Term Lifestyle Changes
Build healthier habits designed to support lasting weight management—not quick fixes.
👨⚕️ Physician-Guided Care
Every patient begins with a comprehensive medical evaluation followed by regular follow-up visits, education, and ongoing support throughout their weight loss journey.
🤝 Ongoing Support
Our team is here to encourage, educate, and help you succeed every step of the way.
A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Loss
Successful weight loss is about more than just the number on the scale. Our program focuses on physician-guided care, nutrition education, healthy lifestyle changes, and regular follow-up visits to help you achieve lasting results.
Depending on your individual needs, your provider may also recommend optional GLP-1 medications or nutritional supplements to support your weight loss journey.
👨⚕️ Physician-Supervised Care
- Regular evaluations and progress monitoring.
🥗 Nutrition & Lifestyle Education
- Practical guidance to help you build healthier habits.
💉 Optional GLP-1 Therapy
- Available for eligible patients as part of a medically supervised treatment plan.
Our Recommended Supplements
ULTRA PREVENTIVE ® EZ SWALLOW
Douglas Laboratories
Douglas Laboratories is proud to offer an easy-to-swallow version of our Ultra Preventive® X tablets. The EZ tablets are smaller-sized and contain a natural vanilla-scented coating.
Supplement Facts
Amount Per Serving
Serving Size 8 Tablets
Eight tablets contain:
- Vitamin A (as 67% natural beta carotene and 33% vitamin A palmitate)… 4,500 mcg
- Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)… 700 mg
- Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)… 25 mcg (1,000 IU)
- Vitamin E (as natural d-alpha tocopheryl succinate plus mixed tocopherols)… 134 mg
- Thiamine (as thiamine HCl)… 100 mg
- Riboflavin (as riboflavin/riboflavin-5-phosphate)… 50 mg
- Niacin/Niacinamide190 mg
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal HCl/pyridoxal-5-phosphate)… 100 mg
- Folate (as Metafolin®, L-methylfolate)… 1,333 mcg DFE (800 mcg L-5-MTHF)
- Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin/adenosylcobalamin/hydroxycobalamin)… 500 mcg
- Biotin… 300 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate)… 100 mg
- Choline (from choline bitartrate)… 275 mg
- Calcium (as calcium citrate/malate/chelate complex)… 210 mg
- Iodine (from Kelp)… 200 mcg
- Magnesium (as magnesium citrate/chelate complex)… 210 mg
- Zinc (as OptiZinc® monomethionine)… 25 mg
- Selenium (as selenomethionine)… 200 mcg
- Copper (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)… 2 mg
- Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate)… 9 mg
- Chromium (as Chromium polynicotinate)… 200 mcg
- Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Krebsϯϯ)… 100 mcg
- Potassium (as Potassium Chloride)… 100 mg
- N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine… 150 mg
- Betaine HCl… 150 mg
- Inositol… 100 mg
- Quercetin (as dihydrate)… 100 mg
- Citrus Bioflavonoids… 100 mg
- Papain (Carica papaya, papaya latex)… 100 mg
- Bromelain (Anana comosus, pineapple stem)… 50 mg
- Grape Seed Extract… 50 mg
- (standardized to 92% polyphenols)
- Alpha Lipoic Acid5… 0 mg
- Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7)… 45 mcg
- Rutin (Sophorae japonica, flower)… 25 mg
- Boron (as boron amino acid chelate)… 3 mg
- Vanadium (as Vanadium Krebsϯϯ)… 50 mcg
- Proprietary Organic Fruit and Vegetable Blend… 700 mg
- Organic Beet Powder (root), Organic Carrot Powder (root), Organic Black Currant Powder (fruit), Organic Blueberry Powder (fruit), Organic Broccoli Powder (whole plant), Organic Concord Grape Powder (Vitis labrusca, fruit),Organic Collard Greens Powder (leaf), Organic Pomegranate Powder (fruit),Organic Green Cabbage Powder (Brassica oleracea L. var Capitata, whole plant), Organic Cranberry Powder (fruit), Organic Kale Powder (Brassica oleracea acephala, whole plant), Organic Parsley Powder (whole plant), Organic Raspberry Powder (fruit), Organic Spinach Powder (whole plant)
Organic Phytonutrient Blend
- Organic Spirulina (whole plant)… 100 mg
- Organic Chlorella (whole plant, broken cell wall)… 100 mg
- Organic Green Tea Leaf Extract… 50 mg (Camellia sinensis, standardized to 50% polyphenols, 20%EGCG)
Carotenoids
- Lutein (from marigold flower (Tagetes erecta) extract)10 mg
- Lycopene (from tomatoes)6 mg
- Zeaxanthin Isomers (from marigold flower (Tagetes erecta) extract)2 mg
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, coating (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, starch [rice], gum acacia, glycerine, natural vanilla flavor, fruit and vegetable juice [natural colorant], spirulina extract [natural colorant]), hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, silica and ascorbyl palmitate
- ϯϯKrebs = Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex.
- √Including Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin and additional Lutein and Lycopene.
- Metafolin® is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
- Suggested Usage: 4-8 daily
METABOLIC LEAN®
Three clinically studied ingredients for metabolic support‡
Description
Metabolic Lean® is a novel weight management† formula that includes three branded and clinically studied ingredients—Meratrim® plant extract, Capsimax™ capsicum extract, and Zychrome® chromium complex. This special combination of ingredients may promote lipolysis, thermogenic activity and insulin function for overall metabolic support. The ingredients in Metabolic Lean® also help to support adiponectin levels which facilitate proper fat metabolism and healthy glucose regulation.‡
†Provides weight management support as part of a healthy lifestyle with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Amount Per Serving
Serving Size 1 Vegetarian Capsule • Servings Per Container 60 each serving contains:
- Chromium (as Chromium Dinicocysteinate)√…..100 mcg
- Meratrim® Proprietary Blend….. 400 mg
(Sphaerantus indicus [flower heads] extract, Garcinia mangostana [fruit rind] extract)
- Capsaicinoids….. 0.5 mg
(from Capsimax™, providing capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin)
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule), dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, vegetable stearate, pharmaceutical glaze and silica.
√Zychrome® is a trademark of InterHealth N.I.
Meratrim® brand proprietary blend of two natural plant extracts.
Meratrim® is exclusively distributed by InterHealth N.I.
Capsimax™ is a trademark of OmniActive Health Technologies.
Suggested Usage: 1 daily
FIBER-PLEX ™
Description
Fiber-Plex™ is a convenient dietary supplement designed to provide a unique combination of all major classes of naturally occurring dietary fiber. Fiber-Plex™ capsules supply a balance of soluble and insoluble, as well as fermentable and non-fermentable grain-free dietary fiber.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Amount Per Serving
Serving Size 3 Capsules • Servings Per Container 40 each serving contains:
- Dietary Fiber …..0.5 g
- Proprietary blend …..1.5 g
Glucomannan
Carrot Root
Celery Stalk and Leaves
Citrus Pectin
Apple Pectin
Sodium Alginate
Slippery Elm Bark
Other ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), cellulose, water, and magnesium stearate.
Suggested Usage: 3 capsules twice daily
Healthy Weight Management for a Better Tomorrow
Our physician-supervised Medical Weight Loss Program combines medical care, nutrition education, healthy lifestyle habits, and ongoing support to help patients throughout El Paso achieve sustainable weight loss and improve their overall health.
Understanding Your BMI
Body mass index, or BMI, is one screening tool used to estimate whether your weight may affect your health. Although BMI does not provide a complete picture, it can help your healthcare provider identify potential risks and discuss healthy next steps.
Maintaining a healthier weight may support improved blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, mobility, sleep, and overall wellness.
Why Maintaining a Healthy Weight Matters
Maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of several chronic health conditions, including:
❤️ Heart Disease
💧 Type 2 Diabetes
🩺 High Blood Pressure
🧬 High Cholesterol
🌙 Sleep Apnea
🦴 Joint & Liver Health