News Blog — GLP-1

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone produced in the gut when you eat. It signals the brain to reduce appetite, prompts the pancreas to release insulin, and slows digestion , all of which support blood sugar regulation and satiety. GLP-1 medications like semaglutide mimic this hormone at higher concentrations. Research suggests that a diet high in protein and fermentable fibre, combined with regular exercise, may support your body's natural GLP-1 activity. Most people have heard of Ozempic. Far fewer understand the hormone it's mimicking, where it comes from, what it actually does in your body every single day, and what...