The identification of exendin-4 from Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) saliva as a stable GLP-1 mimetic enabled appetite suppression and glycemic control in metabolic disease, driving the development of long-acting GLP-1 analogues and unimolecular agents that co-activate GLP-1 and GIP receptors (Mller et al., 2025)
Increase fiber gradually, adding too much too quickly can worsen bloating and gas, especially on a medication that already slows digestion
Diet, as another critical determinant, can rapidly modulate the structure and function of the microbiota, thereby exerting specific effects on the pathogenesis of IBD
GLP-1 inhibitor drugs, originally developed for managing type 2 diabetes, mimic hormones that regulate blood sugar levels, which can help decrease appetite and lower calorie intake
L-Carnitine is a compound produced in our body from the essential amino acids lysine and methionine