Understanding GLP-1 and How to Boost It Naturally

What is GLP-1?

GLP-1, short for glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone your body naturally produces after you eat. It is a hot topic these days because prescription drugs marketed under the names of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others, mimic the effects GLP-1 and help with diabetes, weight loss and overall may have a positive impact on your health. GLP-1 plays a vital role in managing digestion and appetite. It slows down the movement of food through your digestive system, giving your body more time to absorb nutrients. Additionally, it signals your brain that you’re full, helping you stop eating. This dual action makes GLP-1 a critical player in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and weight.

How Can You Naturally Enhance Your Body's GLP-1 Levels?

Prescripton GLP-1 drugs can be cost-prohibitive and can sometimes cause severe side effects like nausea. The good news is you can naturally increase your GLP-1 levels by making smart dietary choices. While eating any food will cause an increase in GLP-1, foods that keep you feeling full longer have a bigger impact. This is especially true for foods high in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as well as healthy fats and protein. Fiber-rich foods feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut, collectively known as the gut microbiome. These microorganisms produce compounds that stimulate the release of GLP-1, enhancing your body's natural appetite regulation system.

Natural Herbs in Rasāsvāda Can Enhance GLP-1

Consuming alcoholic beverages can be a trigger to snack while you drink. Substituting zero-proof Rasāsvāda may help avoid that trigger plus Rasāsvāda contains several ingredients showing they can naturally enhance GLP-1.

 Burdock Root

Burdock root is a traditional remedy with modern research backing its benefits for metabolism and gut health. Studies suggest that burdock root can stimulate the release of GLP-1, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and appetite.

Found in Rasāsvāda's Black Ginger.

Link to research: Study on Burdock Root and GLP-1

 Black Ginger

Black ginger, a relative of common ginger, has been shown to enhance metabolic functions, including promoting GLP-1 secretion. It may help with energy balance and maintaining a healthy weight.

Found in Rasāsvāda's Black Ginger.

Link to research: Study on Black Ginger and GLP-1

Dandelion Root

Dandelion root, often used for its liver and digestive health benefits, contains compounds that interact with gut bacteria to promote GLP-1 release.

Found in Rasāsvāda's Black Ginger.

Link to research:  Study on Dandelion Root and GLP-1

Cinchona Bark

Traditionally known for its role in treating malaria, research shows cinchona bark can also support insulin secretion and GLP-1 activity.

Found in Rasāsvāda's Ruby Artemisia and Rasāsvāda's Rose Bergamot and Rasāsvāda's Black Ginger.

Link to research: Study on Cinchona Bark and GLP-1

 Maqui Berries

Maqui berries (Aristotelia chilensis), a superfruit native to Chile, are rich in anthocyanins, especially delphinidins. These compounds have been shown to support metabolic health by stimulating GLP-1 secretion.

Found in Rasāsvāda's Ruby Artemisia.

Link to research: Study on Maqui Berries and GLP-1

The Bottom Line

GLP-1 is a powerful hormone that helps your body regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar levels. By consuming foods that keep you feeling full longer including fiber-rich foods, healthy fats and proteins and leveraging natural enhancers like burdock root, black ginger, dandelion root, cinchona bark, and Maqui berries, you can naturally support your body's GLP-1 production. While these measures will not have the same magnitude impact as prescription GLP-1 drugs – they avoid the high price tag and side effects that can accompany the GLP-1 drugs.