Until recently, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) was an obscure gut hormone known mainly to physicians who treat diabetes. Like insulin, GLP-1 is released following a meal and plays a central role in regulating blood glucose levels. Yet its potential extends well beyond … [Read more...]
Natural Alternatives to GLP-1 Agonist Drugs by Jerry Brainum 5/24
The most influential drugs recently released are categorized as GLP-1 agonists. This means the drugs work similarly to GLP-1. GLP-1 stands for Glucagon-like Peptide-1, and how GLP-1 works in the body explains why drugs that mimic its activity in the body, called GLP-1 … [Read more...]