Natural GLP-1 Promoter

From eNewsletter 9/15/2025

DID YOU KNOW that Akkermansia muciniphila (AM) is a budding anaerobic probiotic that plays an important role in systemic metabolism, intestinal health, immune regulation, and promotes GLP-1 secretion?

A study from Frontiers in Nutrition found that AM exhibited an increase in insulin secretion and, more notably, induced a robust rise in GLP-1 secretion, with the highest dose achieving over a 2000% increase comparable to glutamine. The findings highlights AM's potential for managing type 2 diabetes and obesity.

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Cautionary Tales of Aspirin, Protein

From eNewsletter 9/10/2025

DID YOU KNOW that 16,000 healthy older adults with the average age of 79 who received aspirin experienced no significant long-term benefits against major adverse cardiovascular events?

In fact, the European Heart Journal study found the use of aspirin was linked to an 18% higher rate of major adverse cardiovascular events, a 25% higher rate of myocardial infarction, a 24% higher rate of major hemorrhage, and higher rates of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and bleeding compared to those taking the placebo.

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Omega's Link to Alzheimer's

From eNewsletter 9/8/2025

DID YOU KNOW that a study from Alzheimer's & Dementia found that women with Alzheimer's disease had lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids compared with controls?

The authors pointed out that these low levels of omega-3 fatty acids were independent of elevated cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or apolipoprotein B.

"Our study suggests that women should make sure they are getting omega-3 fatty acids in their diet through fatty fish or via supplements," the lead author purported.

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