They can help you deal with food cravings, find the motivation to maintain food and exercise routines, and face challenges that arise
GLP-1 plays a crucial role in regulating several physiological and metabolic functions, including appetite, satiety, glucose and insulin balance, GI motility, liver fat metabolism, and even bone remodeling (1)
Many proteins contain small amounts of DPP-4 inhibitors, and amino acids that can trigger GLP-1 production
Any reference to biological activity or potential effects is based solely on preclinical or invitro findings and should not be interpreted as validated clinical outcomes
If you are interested in weight management medication, your provider can help determine whether a covered GLP-1 is right for you and whether you meet the clinical criteria
GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying, which is part of how they reduce appetite and promote weight loss