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Eating this before breakfast and lunch can mimic Ozempic
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic work by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar and trigger weight loss.
Eating this before breakfast and lunch can mimic Ozempic
While it’s not quite as effective as the seemingly miraculous GLP-1 medications, whey protein can help with satiety and insulin response.Several trials found that drinking a shake made with the milk-derived protein before a meal improved blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes or obesity.
Meanwhile, a small study reported that whey protein shakes before breakfast and lunch resulted in lower blood sugar and reduced appetites — two key effects of weight loss drugs.
Whey protein also stimulates the release of GLP-1, a gut hormone that reduces calorie intake by promoting fullness and suppressing appetite.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic work by mimicking GLP-1 to regulate blood sugar and trigger weight loss.
While these drugs are effective, they can cause unpleasant side effects like sulfur burps or the sagging jowls better known as “Ozempic face.”
Whey protein can cause bloating, cramps or other digestive problems, and for those with a milk allergy, hives, rashes or swelling.