Are There Natural GLP-1 Agonists?

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You’ve probably heard of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro - all of which function as Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1 boosters. But did you know that many natural substances including foods, spices, and even beneficial bacteria can also be GLP-1 boosters? Watch to learn how you can lose weight and balance your blood sugar using “Nature’s Ozempic!”
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Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean is a Functional Medicine Healthcare Provider, Speaker, Writer and Consultant with over a decade of experience in private practice. She offers a new perspective on chronic health conditions and, utilizing evidence-based, integrative, and CAM therapies, helps clients find root-cause solutions that actually work. Dr. Kate aims to help her clients understand “The Why” behind any health challenge, resulting in a wider variety of treatment options, better compliance, and lasting results. You can learn more about her work at www.drkateLD.com
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[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

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[@BridiesMammaG]

Amazingly explained, you have a sub ❤

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@hocineouadi8125]

Thank you dr kate ♡

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome!

[@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH]

Thanks for these natural solutions, doctor!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found them helpful!

[@ellevinny]

Very informative thank you ❤❤

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Glad it was helpful! 🧡

[@MAEWfeelgreat]

Thank you very much. Great information

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

So glad it was helpful!

[@Naava1]

Thank you for sharing. I couldn’t find any of the links to the products you mentioned in the video can you please share

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hi there! You can find them in my FREE GLP-1 trio user guide. Sign up to get yours at this link: www.drkateld.com/free-glp-1-guide-signup

[@arleneharley3266]

Thank you so much

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@kustomdeluxe8489]

Hi Dr Kate, 3 years ago I started Keto doing most everything you mentioned. I lost 45 lbs. and dropped A1c from 7.9 to 5.2, Trigs from 252 to 55, Hdl up from 45 to 90. After a year I started leaning toward Ketovore and Carnivore and gained 20 lbs. back in less that 2 years. Seems if I eat more than 1000 calories/day I gain weight. I do OMAD or 2MAD also and the weight I gain is always belly fat. Just switched back to the original plan, more veg, less meat, Berberine, AVC, nuts, etc. I also have most Hypothyroid symptoms (runs in the family) which may be part of the problem. I look like a skinny 62 YO guy that is pregnant but has great labs, go figure.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Sounds like it's time to dig deeper - cortisol, microbiome imbalances, poor absorption, thyroid...all of that would be on my list to investigate! Food is definitely the best medicine, but diet doesn't always fix everything!

[@slay2525]

Eliminate wheat and corn products of any kind. Maltodextrose a big one. Improve gut and metabolism with l glutamine and pre and probiotics

[@megabaneen8057]

Great explanations.. Where are the links you spoke about in the video??

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hi there! Here is the link to sign up for my free guide. It contains links for discounted supplements and other resources: www.drkateld.com/free-glp-1-guide-signup You can also check the video description for other links, including the studies I reference in the video.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Thanks for checking out my video on natural GLP-1 boosters! If you're interested in learning more about weight loss, check out my video on Gut Microbiome and Fat Loss here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYDTe2CJjLmqgas

[@user-xn7nj6bg2l]

Thank you for the wonderful information. Where can I find the Kate approved supplements?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're very welcome! Tap here and sign up for a free Fullscript account to see the supplement details (and save 20%): us.fullscript.com/plans/drkateld-glp-1-boosters

[@donnapoplin8307]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean 4:18

[@jenadamsuk]

Thank you for sharing

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@mr.fluffy770]

Awesome information

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Teresa-dg8yn]

One of the products that you have suggested has green tea which is so good for our bodies, but, I cannot have caffeine. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you Dr Kate for this amazing teaching!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hi! The green tea is decaffeinated! Hooray!

[@pershae88]

Thank you❤

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome!

[@lebonnie]

I am on Ozempic and so far 2 of the 3 reasons you list for not taking Ozempic are not true for me. I got a prescription, paid by my insurance and I am not and have never been diabetic. I have not had any digestive issues. I have limited my intake of fats, dairy and nightshade plants. My plan is to use this time to change my eating habits and develop a sustainable exercise routine. I appreciate the information you have presented but I will continue the Ozempic because it’s working😊

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisperry8636]

Great video and very informative! Is there any evidence that boosting this naturally carries the same side effects with regard to the thyroid that the synthetic drug has ?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

There's a big difference between boosting natural GLP-1 production and hijacking GLP-1 receptors with the agonist drugs, especially in terms of side effects. No issues with thyroid and natural boosters that I've seen!

[@chrisperry8636]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean Great, thank you. It just makes sense to work with our bodies vs. forcing them to act.

[@nnonotnow]

So I have a question about the pistachios. 83 g is about 2.9 oz. So an 8 oz bag of pistachios would be so we say three doses. At $9 a bag? How many doses of pistachio do I need to maintain to get the benefits I'm looking for ? That's one thing I find lacking. We talk about eating certain kind of foods to obtain certain kinds of nutrients or benefits. If it was medication I would have a dosage amount but if it's just food that I eat then how do I determine what I'm really getting ?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're right - the food we eat can't be assessed the same way we assess a medication - it's a long-term, cumulative effect. In the same way that we know that regular consumption of foods like soda and sweets causes diabetes, but a single soda or cookie does not...concepts of "dose" aren't always very helpful when it comes to food, because it's too complex and interacts with an individual person's body in different ways. We have to remember that we're not machines or robots, we're a system of astoundingly complex organisms...so, the best way I can answer your question about pistachios is that researchers found that consumption of this particular food caused higher GLP-1 to be produced - so, let's say you swap your daily snack of a handful of popcorn with pistachios - that would be a good strategy to boost GLP-1. Combine that with other fat-loss strategies, maybe like the ones I talk about in a few other videos in my library, and you'll start to see some momentum. It's not the same as medication, but it is still science.

[@marilynharris4118]

We get 24 oz. pistachios at Costco for about half of what you're paying = $14.49 🤩

[@fractalbeans9513]

Thank you for the information! Please, correct me if I am wrong but since GLP1 appears to be thriving in nutritional ketosis, wouldn't it be more logical to change the diet to one that helps maintain nutritional ketosis? True there is some production of ketones by fiber fermenting bacteria but their output is miniscule compared to the 1.5-2.3 mmol/l levels of blood ketones I get on the carnivore diet without oxalates, salycilates, fibre and so on.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Some of the foods that are best at increasing GLP-1 aren't necessarily part of a keto diet or carnivore diet. Fiber (from fruits and veggies) can significantly increase GLP-1 production, as can flavonoids (also from fruits and veggies). So you can boost GLP-1 without being in ketosis - which is good news for folks who don't do well on these programs.

[@fractalbeans9513]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean How about allulose: it seems to be acting in a similar way to Ozempic by stimulating GLP1, without the side effects and life-long dependency, and doesn't have such a hefty price tag? Unfortunately, I can't post links here but there are numerous studies about it. Allulose doesn't raise blood sugar, doesn't have the devastating effect of fructose or artificial sweeteners of previous generations; it could be employed as a tool to ease a sugar addict into a low carb lifestyle.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Agreed - there are lots of ways to lose fat and stimulate GLP1! I made this video to highlight a few of the lesser-known, food-based GLP-1 boosters for those looking for an alternative to Ozempic. It makes sense that allulose would stimulate GLP-1, given that it's fiber, but it can cause bloating and BM issues for some folks. My goal is to shed light on many different options so folks can find something that suits their needs and situation. We're all different - there's no one solution or diet that works for every person! 👍🏼

[@fractalbeans9513]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean Technically, it's not a fibre; it is an epimerised version of fructose and, hopefully, studies are right that it doesn't get metabolised as fructose, and just appears to be excreted intact instead. Looks like it is potent enough to activate or switch metabolic pathways just by being present in the environment, and we have no idea what exactly is happening. As someone said, “Nature is not more complicated than we think, it is more complicated than we CAN think.” Thank you, Doctor, it's a pleasure talking to you!

[@FaganCourt]

I read people are getting sick with inflamed liver on Berberine. Has anyone had good experiences and is there any brand with proven results

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Berberine has not been scientifically linked to liver toxicity, and is generally well-tolerated and safe! Here is my recommended, trustworthy source for Berberine: us.fullscript.com/plans/drkateld-glp-1-boosters

[@user-ln4tb2vg3u]

Thank for this vídeo, Kate! You explain in the easy way to understand and even your english is easier to me to follow up. I have to delivery an academic work about semaglutide, diabetes and lost weight, so if you have other of your videos or others about it or any article you can suggest me, I thank you!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Here's another one you'll like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onXcfYadi7-Fp9k

[@shamsahabib1922]

Can I take glp1for high bp don't need to lose too much weight may be 20-25 lbs but I need to get rid of high bp how and how much can I take

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

While I can't speak to your specific situation, I do know that losing 20lbs can definitely help improve blood pressure! Check out the free user guide for details like suggested dose: www.drkateld.com/free-glp-1-guide-signup

[@zahirabaguer4438]

i would like to know how many drops i shoul have,it does not say anything about the amount a day

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You can find dose suggestions and details in the free user guide - sign up here: www.drkateld.com/free-glp-1-guide-signup

[@gypsyswingsw111]

Can't find any links

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Here's the link to the free user guide: www.drkateld.com/free-glp-1-guide-signup

[@sophieg8522]

6:45 - A quarter cup of shelled pistachios is about 30 grams. You said that 85 grams of pistachios significantly increased GLP-1 and that's equal to 1/4 cup - this is not accurate. It's either 85 grams (almost 3/4 of a cup) that increases GLP-1 OR it's a quarter cup, but that's 30 grams...Please clarify. Thank you.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

The study says 85 grams, so go with that! Here's the article info for you to investigate further: PMID: 27990172

[@SuperNova-..-]

Is Berberine a GLP-1 agonist?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

If you watch the video, you'll find out! 😉

[@natab1064]

Hey, lady ! People are overweight not because they do not know "how to eat and what to eat". They are overweight because their body systems are completely destroyed by hormones, antibiotics and chemicals in food. Some of us used food for years to combat emotional issues (depression, stress, losses). Those pistachios do nothing if you are already obese - taking an additional 100 gr of pistachios just adding about an extra 500 ccal. Ozempic stops craving and enables take control of the diet. Yes, if you are used to a huge portion, then you'll feel enosia on Ozempic, if you do not drink water and do not take fibre (wheat bran), you'll have constipation on Ozempic, and finally, if you use food to tackle emotional issues, then you'll feel depression. Just 0.5 doze Ozempic got me out of insulin resistance, normalized cholesterol and halved my blood pressure medication. None of the "natural" weight loss" programs could do that for me; besides, I am very physically active and have always watched my diet.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hi, there! I'm so glad that you found a solution that worked for your weight loss needs. The reason I made this video is that not everyone wants to take pharmaceutical GLP-boosters (or can afford them), and I want them to know that there are other options. Also, some folks don't tolerate GLP-1 drugs because of significant side effects (despite some of the solutions you listed). I'm certainly not anti-GLP-1 medications in all situations, but I do think that evidence-based, alternative GLP boosters should be considered for those who need them. 😁

[@natab1064]

@@DrKateLyzengaDeanThank you for sharing your thoughts about alternative GLP-1 boosters. I strongly believe that such natural remedies as garlic and onion can help boost the immune system, but they are useless in treating viruses. Treating serious chemical imbalances (depression) with yoga and meditation can lead to suicide. Using a handful of pistachios to improve light deviation in the production of some hormones might help if the deviation occurred due to poor diet, but to claim that such approach can help people with serious hormonal problems is irresponsible. Hormonal imbalance can be treated by hormonal therapy, not by diet-changing suggestions.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I'm not going to continue debating the value of Functional Medicine with you. My videos and channel are here for people who are looking for options - valid, evidence-based options that may help them address many different health and wellness concerns. Not every solution is appropriate for every situation - that goes for pharmaceutical therapies, supplements, and nutrition alike. There is nothing irresponsible about educating those who want to learn, especially because everything I suggest is rooted in scientific research (you can see the studies in the video description). If my approach doesn't appeal to you, that's fine - you're welcome to find a different YT channel that aligns with your opinions and values! 👍🏼

[@marilynharris4118]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean I've had lifetime struggles with constipation and ongoing bouts with depression since reaching senior citizen status; I for one am exceedingly grateful you have posted these informative videos on how to boost GLP-1 without the expense and horrible side-effects of drug therapy. THANK YOU, Dr. Kate!! ❣