Also discussed are supplements said to naturally increase GLP-1 levels, such TUDCA, Akkermansia, a branded cayenne pepper ( Capsimax ), and the sweetener allulose, as well berberbine, which has been touted as "nature's Ozempic." In addition, find out if topical "natural GLP-1" patches and gels are likely to be safe or beneficial
In certain cases, some people might find microdosing a helpful way to avoid unwanted side effects of GLP-1s or save some money
Proton pump inhibitors and risk of incident CKD and progression to ESRD
Sources of fermentable fibers, such as soluble fiber and resistant starch, include: -Apples -Pears -Cabbage -Barley -Brussels sprouts -Carrots -Citrus fruits -Cooked then cooled potatoes and sweet potatoes -Oats -Beans and lentils -Peas -Chia seeds -Oranges For unsaturated fatty acids, choose these foods: =Olives and extra virgin olive oil =Avocado and avocado oil =Fish, especially salmon =Flaxseed and flaxseed oil =Walnuts Examples of lean proteins include: =Eggs =Chicken =Turkey =Fish =Nuts =Beans =Tofu =Lean ground beef Sample Meal Plan If this list of foods sounds interesting to you, but youre not sure how to start incorporating them into your diet, here are some sample meal ideas: Breakfast Scrambled eggs, avocado slices, orange wedges Steel cut oatmeal (unsweetened) with apples, walnuts, and chia seeds
Plan sponsors have struggled with managing the high costs of GLP-1s, with some restricting coverage or shifting coverage off pharmacy to the medical benefit to save costs
In the U.S., GLP-1 prescriptions more than doubled in just 18 months, topping nine million by early 2024
