This brought average A1c from 8.1% down to 6.08%, well below the 7% target most diabetes guidelines recommend
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Signaling your brain: They tell your brains control center that youre satisfied, which helps to quiet food noise and reduce cravings
Practical Application Polyphenol-rich foods: Pomegranates, cranberries, blueberries, green tea Prebiotic fibers: Garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus Omega-3 sources: Fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds Fermented foods: Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi Avoid excessive antibiotics: When possible, preserve gut bacteria diversity Limit artificial sweeteners: May negatively impact beneficial bacteria Regular exercise: Supports beneficial bacterial populations Adequate sleep: 7-9 hours supports microbiome balance Strategy 4: Fatty Acid Signaling for L-Cell Activation The Science: L-cells express receptors that detect specific fatty acids in the intestinal lumen
9 Behavior change combined with GLP-1s drives lasting weight loss
It acts synergistically with CXCL1 and CXCL2 to promote neutrophil infiltration and enhance inflammatory cell accumulation in the skin (Zheng et al., 2023)
