GLP-1 has several important jobs in your body
Wegovy (semaglutide) injection [package insert]
It is studied as an anxiolytic that calms without the sedation or dependence associated with benzodiazepines, with secondary effects on attention under stress
Practical Application Polyphenol-rich foods: Pomegranates, cranberries, grapes, green tea Omega-3 fatty acids: Fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds Prebiotic fibers: Chicory root, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, onions Intermittent fasting: Research suggests fasting periods may increase Akkermansia populations Adequate sleep: Poor sleep quality correlates with reduced Akkermansia levels Exercise: Regular physical activity supports beneficial gut bacteria diversity What to Avoid: Excessive artificial sweeteners and emulsifiers in processed foods may negatively impact Akkermansia populations
Patients with certain genetic patterns may experience faster plateaus or require alternative therapeutic approaches from the start
Retatrutide: the triple-agonist revolution Retatrutide takes an entirely different approach