These prescription medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, mimic a naturally occurring hormone that regulates blood sugar, slows digestion, and reduces appetite, often leading to significant, clinically shown weight loss
GLP-1 "supplements" contain botanical ingredients like berberine that may modestly influence natural GLP-1 secretion, producing minimal weight loss of 2-4 pounds
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Some people do experience ongoing digestive changes, such as slower gastric emptying or occasional constipation
These effects often decrease as your body adjusts and when you follow a lower-fat diet
Several components extracted from Gymnema prevent the accumulation of triglycerides in muscle and liver, and decrease fatty acid accumulation in the circulation