Our small intestines naturally produce the GLP-1 hormone, which does exactly what the synthetic medication does: Slows digestion Reduces hunger Increases feelings of fullness Enhances insulin sensitivity Manages blood sugar levels Decreases food chatter and food noise The problem is that, for many of us, our GLP-1 hormone no longer functions optimally
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