Lipotropic nutrients also help to balance hormones including estrogen, and manage glucose
Your body already makes a hormone called GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide 1)
PlexusDx recommends prioritizing protein at each mealeggs, Greek yogurt, lean poultry, fish, and legumes should anchor your eating pattern
Continuous glucose monitoring or overnight glucose checks can help identify this potential cause
Notably, SCFA-mediated GLP-1 release was abolished in Gpr43 -deficient mice, confirming receptor dependency (Tian et al., 2024)
There was also no significant effect on HbA1c, fasting glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, or a measure of endothelial function