Brain health is deeply connected to vascular health, metabolic health, sleep, inflammation, hormones, movement, sensory input, and nutrition
In fact, I was recently interviewed by CBC News (check me out on the radio and print article) to discuss this very topic and answer one of the questions I hear most often from clients: Can I naturally increase my GLP-1 without taking medication? The short answer is yesbut with an important caveat
95% male) who received care in fiscal years 2017 to 2023, 12% received at least one prescription for a GLP-1 RA, most commonly dulaglutide, semaglutide, or tirzepatide (which is also an agonist of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide [GIP] receptor)
The result: Reduced appetite You feel genuinely satisfied with less food, not deprived Fewer cravings The constant mental chatter about food quiets down Slower digestion Food stays in your stomach longer, keeping you full between meals Better blood sugar control Fewer energy crashes and hunger spikes throughout the day Cardiovascular benefits Research shows reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes in people taking GLP-1 medications This isnt willpower in a syringe
The fix is not a higher dose
