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Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)

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•Last Updated: December 18, 2023

GLP-1 is a peptide hormone produced in the gut after a meal. It stimulates insulin secretion, helps maintain blood glucose homeostasis, and promotes satiety.

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Last Updated:December 18, 2023

Research Snapshot

17 references on this page

563 participants in 8 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

C5 outcomes

D2 outcomes

Overview

What is GLP-1?

What supplements affect GLP-1 levels?

What lifestyle interventions affect GLP-1 levels?

Examine Database: Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Whey Protein	D	Participants: 133	No effect
Aspartame	D	Participants: 16	No effect
Ketogenic Diet	C	Participants: 17	Small Increase
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Cannabis		Participants: 20
Colostrum		Participants: 12
16:8 Intermittent Fasting		Participants: 15
OMAD And 20:4 Intermittent Fasting		Participants: 30

Whey Protein

No effect

Aspartame

No effect

Ketogenic Diet