Do gut health supplements influence GLP-1 levels?

This question is about GLP-1 & Weight Loss

Sarah Achleithner

Yes,

gut health supplements

(such as probiotics) influence GLP-1 levels by regulating blood sugar levels, insulin secretion, and appetite [

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]. This can also help with weight management and weight loss.

However, the effects of gut health supplements on GLP-1 levels can vary depending on factors such as the specific strains of probiotics/prebiotics used, dosage, individual differences in gut microbiota composition, and overall health status.

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Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if you have specific health concerns or conditions.

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References

  1. Mazloom, Z., Yousefinejad, A., & Dabbaghmanesh, M. H. (2013). Effect of probiotics on lipid profile, glycemic control, insulin action, oxidative stress, and inflammatory markers in patients with type 2 diabetes: a clinical trial. Iranian journal of medical sciences, 38(1), 38–43.

  2. Li, Y., Wu, Y., Wu, L., Qin, L., & Liu, T. (2022). The effects of probiotic administration on patients with Prediabetes: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Journal of Translational Medicine, 20(1).

    https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-022-03695-y

     

  3. Kazemi, A., Noorbala, A. A., & Djafarian, K. (2020). Effect of probiotic and prebiotic versus placebo on appetite in patients with major depressive disorder: post hoc analysis of a randomised clinical trial. Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association, 33(1), 56–65.

    https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12675

     

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