How To Use Food And Supplements To Increase Your GLP-1 Levels Naturally

We’ve all heard of them. These days, they are on just about every headline and social media post. No, we’re not talking about politicians, we’re talking about the breakthrough new weight loss drug that is taking the world by storm. They go by many names like Trulicity, Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy, but they all have one thing in common: they help your body produce more GLP-1 hormones. These hormones, when monitored properly and under the strict guidance of your doctor, can help you lose weight quickly and effectively. In today’s blog, we’re going to go over some ways in which you can, without having to buy and inject an expensive artificial pharmaceutical compound, naturally raise GLP-1 hormone levels in your body through diet alone. 

Increase Intake Of Clean, Natural Fats

Did you know that your body does a pretty good job of producing GLP-1 every day, but sometimes it just needs a little nudge to get it going. By increasing the amount of clean and healthy fats, you can start the process. But, did you also know that ingesting these types of fats can also naturally slow down your body’s digestion rate which helps keep blood sugar levels stable. Try the following:

  • Avocados

  • Organic olive oil

  • Almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, pine nuts

Eating More Protein

The presence of high amounts of protein in your body can tell it to secrete more GLP-1. Not only is protein an essential part of every diet regardless, adding more protein to the average diet can have other tertiary benefits as well like more sustained energy levels, increased muscle mass and retention and more. Consider the following:

  • Adding eggs to more meals outside of breakfast. Hard boiled eggs are great salad toppers, and sandwich add-ons. You can add some raw eggs to your ramen noodles or fried rice just as you are finishing cooking the dish to have a nutritious and delicious protein boost.

  • Eating more lean meats like turkey, chicken, and fish. Asian food like sushi is high in protein yet still nutritionally healthy for you.

  • Eat more Greek Yogurt or make your own! It is surprisingly easy.

Try More High Fiber Foods

Foods high in fiber can also help to bump GLP-1 levels. 

  • Oats, especially oatmeal, and raw oats and steel cut oats

  • Peas, lentils (make lentil soup!), and beans are all naturally high in fiber

  • Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and (our favorite) artichokes

We offer customized telemedicine consult or in-person medical office visit with our doctor to curate GLP-1 natural supplements appropriate for your health goals, your body type and your known diseases. Every person is different and every body needs a different level of support. We customize our herbal medicine recommendations and supplements suggestions. Call Today for your telemedicine consult on how to optimize your GLP-1 production.

For The Road
We hope you enjoyed learning about the various ways in which you can raise your GLP-1 levels naturally. If you would like to know more about this or anything else along these lines, we are happy to help. Just contact us and we can go over your options and help you find the best path for your health and fertility goals. Schedule a consultation for acupuncture, herbal medicine, functional medicine, supplements or lifestyle modifications, by reaching out to Dr. Burris or our other medical providers HERE. We offer telemedicine for those who are not within driving distance from our office.



Colin Eggleston