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GLP-1 support supplements

Over-the-counter supplements marketed as natural boosters that claim to increase endogenous GLP-1 or replicate drug effects.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What distinguishes FDA‑approved weight‑loss drugs (like GLP‑1 agonists) from supplements marketed as ‘GLP‑1 support’?

FDA‑approved GLP‑1 receptor agonists are prescription drugs that mimic or potentiate the GLP‑1 hormone, proven in large clinical trials to lower blood sugar, reduce appetite, and produce significant, ...

Jan 18, 2026

Which dietary ingredients (e.g., berberine, probiotics) have peer‑reviewed evidence of increasing endogenous GLP‑1 secretion in humans?

Controlled human evidence that specific foods or supplements raise endogenous GLP‑1 is real but limited: the clearest peer‑reviewed signals come from protein (notably whey), fermentable soluble fiber ...