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points by Melatonic 1 day ago | 0 comments
What naturally is supposed to produce GLP-1 in our bodies ?
[–] zemoerfi 1 day ago
It's important to remember that the natural GLP 1 you produce is a very very different molecule than GLP 1 agonists. The body uses natural GLP 1 in minutes. These drugs attach a very complex molecule to the GLP 1 site, allowing it to stay active there for hours.

So while your body produces it in a few places, the product gets used up almost immediately.

[–] shawa_a_a 22 hours ago
Keeping that in mind then, what processes do produce the (short lived) GLP 1?
[–] zemoerfi 19 hours ago
It is produced naturally by the intestine and brain stem when food is present. It happens in response to fats, proteins, and carbs.
[–] thebigspacefuck 20 hours ago
Eating high satiety foods

https://www.hsalist.org/tools/satiety-index/

[–] jkahrs595 19 hours ago
That link is great, but putting jelly beans above peanuts makes zero sense to me, anecdotally. I can’t argue with the numbers/science but peanuts are something I reach for often when I’m looking to feel full, they are really great for that.