GLP-1s, a natural and safer way

We understand that GLP-1s seem to provide the answer to weight loss woes. Almost like it’s too good to be true…. the risks are often ignored and downplayed, but can be quite serious such as stomach paralysis and other organ damage plus a lifelong reliance on these medicines to keep weight loss maintained. A really important overlooked fact of GLP-1 agonists is that 40% of weight loss is unfortunately muscle mass, indeed a major side effect of GLP-1 agonists.

“The STEP 1 and SUSTAIN 8 of semaglutide trials found 39–40% of weight lost on the GLP-1 drugs was lean mass (YIKES). Often, twenty-five percent or more of the weight loss on these drugs is muscle." (source) The more muscle you can save and grow, the higher your resting metabolic rate plus the more carbohydrates you can eat, a WIN-WIN! This is why losing muscle in the long run is a big problem.

However, we can still stimulate GLP-1 naturally through probiotics such as Akkermansia. The American Gut Project which had over 10k participants found that BMI and Akkermansia inversely correlated across the entire study population: 10% higher Akkermansia reduces risk for obesity approximately 26% on average.

Akkermansia supplementation has also been found to have a 90% lowering effect on all cravings (fast food, carbs, sweets, etc.) in 6 weeks due to GLP-1 stimulation. Taking this via our recommended enteric coated supplement can help repopulate the gut and does not require lifelong supplementation. In fact, you only need to take it for 2 months to have lasting effects!