Blood-sugar secret to slim + healthy
Woman's World|August 07, 2023
The hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) that's produced in the intestines balances blood sugar, tames hunger and speeds fat burn. Lifting its levels can lower A1C readings (average blood-glucose levels) by nearly 2 points. 
Melissa Gotthardt
Blood-sugar secret to slim + healthy

And a British study shows that people who boost their GLP-1 lose 5.5 times more weight than those who don't. And while "miracle" meds like Ozempic and Wegovy increase GLP-1, they're pricey and need to be injected. Plus, they can cause Gl upset, headaches and fatigue. The good news: "It's easy to mimic the benefits of the medications without their drawbacks," notes Fred Pescatore, MD. Here's how...

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