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GLP-1 Supplements Unveiled: The Science Behind the New 'Supplement for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control'
Another acronym for us to discuss and this one you may have heard connected with...
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows
Written on: April 28, 2024
Updated on: August 16, 2024
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows | Written on: April 28, 2024 | Updated on: August 16, 2024
Quick Read
- GLP-1 is a naturally produced hormone that regulates blood sugar and aids in weight management by enhancing insulin secretion, inhibiting glucagon, slowing stomach emptying, and aiding satiety signaling.
- GLP-1 supplements aim to support the natural production of GLP-1 using probiotic blends that contain strains of bacteria like Akkermansia muciniphila, Clostridium butyricum, and Bifidobacterium infantis.
- GLP-1 RA injections mimic the hormone's effects directly but come with potential side effects, and should not be replaced with supplements without consulting a doctor.
- Natural approaches like Berberine and Yuzu juice are being explored, but Berberine should be used cautiously due to its antimicrobial properties, and Yuzu juice lacks sufficient research.
Contents
- 1. What is GLP-1?
- 2. Why might you need to ‘take’ GLP-1?
- 3. What do the supplement ingredients do?
- 4. How is a supplement different from weight loss injections?
- 5. Other natural approaches to GLP-1 on the market
- 6. The takeaway
