What are natural alternatives to Ozempic?

This question is about GLP-1 & Weight Loss

Sarah Achleithner

Some natural alternatives to Ozempic include

berberine

,

vitamin D

,

probiotics

,

cinnamon

, and

ALA

. You can find vitamin D, probiotics and ginger in

Elo Smart Gummies

These supplements have been found to mimic Ozempic, which is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which help lower blood sugar levels by mimicking the action of a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1.

Learn more about GLP-1 supplements in this article.

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Here is how these natural alternatives to Ozempic impact blood sugar levels. 

  • Berberine: some studies show that berberine can effectively regulate blood glucose levels, alleviate insulin resistance, and reduce inflammatory markers [

    1

    ].

  • Vitamin D: vitamin D may improve glucose control by stimulating insulin release from pancreatic B-cells, which may have a beneficial impact on type 2 diabetes [

    2

    ]. 

  • Cinnamon: studies show that the natural elements found in cinnamon serve as insulin to help stabilize blood glucose levels [

    3

    ]. 

  • Probiotics: research indicates that probiotics may reduce serum lipid concentration and decrease fasting and postprandial blood sugars [

    4

    ]. 

  • ALA: studies show that ALA has antioxidant effects that have a positive impact on insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion [

    5

    ].

Talk with your doctor to see if these natural alternatives to Ozempic are right for you.

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References

  1. Cao, C., & Su, M. (2019). Effects of berberine on glucose-lipid metabolism, inflammatory factors and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome. Experimental and therapeutic medicine, 17(4), 3009–3014.

    https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2019.7295

     

  2. Yousefi Rad, E., Djalali, M., Koohdani, F., Saboor-Yaraghi, A. A., Eshraghian, M. R., Javanbakht, M. H., Saboori, S., Zarei, M., & Hosseinzadeh-Attar, M. J. (2014). The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glucose Control and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Diabetes Type 2: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study. Iranian journal of public health, 43(12), 1651–1656. 

  3. Kizilaslan, N., & Erdem, N. Z. (2019). The Effect of Different Amounts of Cinnamon Consumption on Blood Glucose in Healthy Adult Individuals. International journal of food science, 2019, 4138534.

    https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4138534

     

  4. 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. 

  5. Capece, U., Moffa, S., Improta, I., Di Giuseppe, G., Nista, E. C., Cefalo, C. M. A., Cinti, F., Pontecorvi, A., Gasbarrini, A., Giaccari, A., & Mezza, T. (2022). Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Glucose Metabolism: A Comprehensive Update on Biochemical and Therapeutic Features. Nutrients, 15(1), 18.

    https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15010018

     

Here is how these natural alternatives to Ozempic impact blood sugar levels. 

Talk with your doctor to see if these natural alternatives to Ozempic are right for you.

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