DiStefano published research on the direct-to-consumer compounded GLP-1 Market in Colorado earlier this year
This causes food to stay in your stomach longer and slows digestion, aiding in weight loss since you may not feel as hungry
Some potential concerns with long-term use of synthetic drugs include: Digestive discomfort (nausea, bloating, diarrhea) Possible nutrient absorption issues over time The need for ongoing injections or high-cost prescriptions Unknown effects from long-term artificial hormone stimulation Natural herbs and whole-food extracts work differentlythey support the bodys own GLP-1 production and related digestive functions rather than replacing or overriding them
By mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone, it helps regulate appetite and food intake, promoting satiety, slowing gastric emptying, and aiding in insulin secretion
Novo Nordisk has a GLP-1 pill for diabetes, Rybelsus, but its not as effective for weight loss as injectable versions and was never approved for weight management
83,89,90,91,92 Since then, it has also been approved for other indications, such as chronic weight management, under the brand name Saxenda