GLP-1 medications mimic the actions of this hormone, which include increasing insulin secretion, decreasing glucagon levels (a hormone that increases blood sugar), and slowing gastric emptying
Produced in the intestines, GLP-1 supports stable blood sugar levels, slows digestion, promotes satiety (feeling of fullness), and prevents excess glucose production by the liver
I often discuss yerba mate's benefits, such as regulating blood sugar, its high antioxidant content, the ways that it can improve digestion, and possible neuroprotective effects
Interleukin-6 induces hepcidin expression through STAT3
These outcomes persist across populations with and without type 2 diabetes
Myers Cocktail is often used as a foundational treatment that can be layered with these more specialized protocols