inflammation and glp-1 Frontiers Taming the fires

Klein & Hobai (2023) : Semaglutide, delayed gastric emptying, and intraoperative pulmonary aspiration: a case report This case report detailed retained food in the stomach of a patient taking semaglutide despite following preoperative fasting guidelines, resulting in intraoperative pulmonary aspiration

While the principles regulating glucose-dependence in cancer cells have been extensively reviewed, we still do not fully understand how cancer cells use many of the metabolic strategies to contribute to core metabolic functions in the presence of nutrients different from glucose

The peptide derives from a portion of a protein called Body Protection Compound, naturally found in human gastric juice

When carbohydrate intake is low and insulin levels are reduced, the body increases fat burning and produces ketones as an alternative fuel source

Only a handful of other compounds show similar potential, including resveratrol, which activates sirtuins linked to telomere preservation

While necessary for healthy bowel movements, fiber may also play a role in increasing GLP-1 naturally