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The most common are gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, and constipation

Supporting Data: Studies show that protein-rich meals can increase GLP-1 secretion by 25-40%, depending on the protein type

Furthermore, the FDA has issued warnings regarding mass-marketed, non-FDA-approved compounded GLP-1 alternatives

Why is this relevant to menopause

GLP-1 medications help in several ways: Enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion : GLP-1 medications increase insulin production in response to increased blood sugar, helping to prevent postprandial hyperglycemia (blood sugar spikes after meals) without causing hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar)