It's renowned for enhancing the action of insulin - the hormone critical to the metabolism and storage of carbohydrates in the body
The addition of glucagon receptor activation increases energy expenditure and fat oxidation beyond what GLP-1 alone can achieve
"Our approach emphasizes stewardship of the entire treatment continuum, from start through maintenance, with a clear clinical framework for when therapy can be safely reduced and, when appropriate, discontinued. Today, there is no clear standard for how long patients should stay on GLP-1s or how to safely come off
Dietary Adjustments A solid food strategy is crucial
SCIENCE EPISODE GLP-1: Science and Hacks You MUST Know So, science is always discovering these really cool little things that we can do to naturally increase our GLP-1, and what I want you to take away from this episode today is that, if you are on one of these medications, really look into your protein intake, lift weights, make sure you're not losing too much muscle mass, and then, for everybody else, learn all of these hacks that are going to help us keep our satiety levels higher so we can feel better and have fewer cravings
Per FDA guidance, GLP-1-based medications are generally approved for adults with a BMI over 30, or over 27 with a qualifying health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol