Basic nutrition rules: Protein first, every single meal (chicken, fish, beef, eggs, Greek yogurt, quality protein powder) Vegetables for fiber, satiety, and actual nutrients Whole foods over processed garbage Hydrate aggressively (0.5-1 oz per pound of body weight) Dont crash diet
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While the supplements have a milder effect than the drug, they are an excellent choice for those who: Do not want to go on the drug Discontinued the drug due to side effects Want to buffer the side effects of the drug Nutrients that Stimulate GLP-1 Production Probiotic Species: Akkermansia Mucinophilia generates propionate, a short chain fatty acid, and a protein called P9, both of which induce GLP-1 production Clostridium butyricum produces butyrate, which stimulates GLP-1 Bifidobacterium infantis Produces acetate and lactate, which feed the two strains mentioned above, naturally boosting GLP-1 production Bifidobacterium longum increases short chain fatty acids and normalizes leptin, the satiety hormone Lactobacillus plantarum increases short chain fatty acids, normalizes leptin, and decreases inflammation Berberine: Like GLP-1 medications, Berberine has a multitude of metabolic benefits
More research is needed to understand how well these medications work together for long-term weight loss, but early experiences suggest that they can be helpful when combined
