Drugs like semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy) mimic the GLP-1 hormone, enhancing insulin secretion, suppressing appetite, and slowing gastric emptying, thereby promoting weight loss
No, you should not stop Wegovy for a short course of prednisolone unless specifically advised by your GP or specialist
Features & Benefits: Collagen synthesis enhancement : Stimulates the production of collagen, which is vital for maintaining skin structure and elasticity
Best sources of fats to help release GLP-1s: Olive oil (a staple of the Mediterranean diet) Avocados Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, arctic char, trout) Nuts and seeds (raw almonds, walnuts, pistachios, whole peanuts, flaxseeds, natural peanut butter, flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp hearts) In fact, a diet high in olive oil increased GLP-1 levels, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced weight gain in several studies (Bonaruc et al, 2016)
Weight loss or hormonal shifts may contribute
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