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GLP-1s: How They Work, What Your Body Already Does, and When I Use Them

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but before jumping to prescriptions, I want women to understand one important thing:

You already make your own GLP-1. 🙌

And we can often support it naturally before turning to medication.



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What Is GLP-1?

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone your gut releases after you eat. It helps:

  • 🧠 Signal fullness

  • 🍽️ Slow stomach emptying

  • 💙 Improve insulin response

  • 🔥 Keep blood sugars stable


When GLP-1 works well, appetite is calmer and metabolism runs more smoothly.



Why It Matters in Midlife

Stress, poor sleep, perimenopause, blood sugar swings, and ultra-processed foods all decrease our natural GLP-1 response. The good news? Supplements, fiber, protein, movement, and gut health all help support your own GLP-1 production naturally. 🌿



What About GLP-1 Medications?

Medications like semaglutide mimic your natural GLP-1 but in higher, steadier amounts. They can be incredibly helpful for women with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or long-standing weight struggles.


I do prescribe GLP-1s, but in a thoughtful, individualized way.



My Microdosed Sublingual GLP-1 Option 💊

Through my amazing compounding pharmacist, I offer a daily, microdosed sublingual GLP-1. Women love it because it’s gentle, adjustable, and taken under the tongue.


But…



GLP-1s Are Not My First Choice

Most women do beautifully with a more foundational approach first. My favorites:

  • 📱 Lose It! app to increase awareness around calories in/calories out

  • 🏋️‍♀️ Resistance training

  • 🚶‍♀️ Brisk walks after meals

  • 🍗 Protein + 🥗 fiber at meals

  • 🌿 My metabolic supplement blend

  • 💊 Low-dose naltrexone when needed


These support metabolism at the root, not just the appetite.



When I Do Use GLP-1s

GLP-1s become helpful when a woman has:

  • Truly tried lifestyle changes

  • Plateaued despite great effort

  • Metabolic complications

  • Or feels like nothing is working


And when we use them, they’re part of a full plan, not the whole plan.



Bottom Line

GLP-1s are a tool, not a magic fix.And they work best when they support a foundation of lifestyle changes—not replace them. ✨


If you’re curious whether a GLP-1 could help you, we can talk through all the options at your visit—no pressure, always personalized.

 
 
 
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