The key to GLP-1’s efficacy is its dual action in the body. It works primarily by signaling satiety to the brain, reducing appetite and food intake. Simultaneously, it slows down the rate at which the stomach empties (known as gastric emptying) and helps the pancreas release insulin in a glucose-dependent manner, leading to better blood sugar control. Dietary adjustments aim to trigger the natural release of GLP-1 from cells in the gut, maximizing these benefits in a way that avoids the severe gastrointestinal side effects often associated with the injectable medications.
