GLP-1 is a gut hormone released after eating that signals the brain to reduce appetite, slows gastric emptying (so you feel fuller longer), stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, and suppresses glucagon (which would otherwise raise blood sugar)
Increasing potassium intake while reducing sodium intake has also been shown to reduce blood pressure
GLP-1s have been around for a while, and weve seen plenty of people have great success with them for weight loss, weight management, and blood sugar levels
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved medication initially used to treat type 2 diabetes but has shown significant effectiveness in promoting weight loss
It is released in the gut after eating
However, many of them are capable of increasing the risk of bleeding, especially in those on blood thinners