Meals rich in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins all stimulate GLP-1 release, though the magnitude and timing of secretion vary depending on the specific nutrients consumed
Read more: Stop hating on pasta it actually has a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat The bottom line The old quote: Let food be thy medicine is catchy and often based on science, especially when drugs are deliberately chosen or designed to mimic hormones and compounds already naturally occurring in the body
While these symptoms are often temporary, they can be uncomfortable and may affect how well someone tolerates treatment
"Most of the time, we focus on eating less or what we're eating, but that's not always a very good approach because it doesn't get to the root of the problem," he told Fox News Digital
GLP-1 analogs on beta-cells: Glucose dependent insulin secretion For nearly 2 decades now, GLP-1 has been heavily investigated as the most promising therapy target in type 2 diabetes patients