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GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone vital for regulating blood sugar and controlling appetite, which is why it has gained attention in weight loss and diabetes treatments. Despite its importance, over-the-counter GLP-1 supplements are largely ineffective.

As a nutritionist and metabolic health expert, I often get asked whether specific supplements should be part of a patient’s or client’s regimen. Unfortunately, for years my answers were often inconclusive due to the lack of solid evidence supporting the effectiveness of many supplements. Then, in 2004 …

Over the past century, the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in our diets has shifted dramatically, leading to potential health consequences. In the early 1900s, people consumed a diet naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, largely due to the quality of the foods available. Eggs, butter, and beef—all staples of that era—were significantly higher in omega-3s, and fish was a common dietary component. However, today’s food environment is dominated by ultra-processed foods, which are largely devoid of these essential fats, contributing to an imbalanced and unhealthy omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone vital for regulating blood sugar and controlling appetite, which is why it has gained attention in weight loss and diabetes treatments. Despite its importance, over-the-counter GLP-1 supplements are largely ineffective.

As a nutritionist and metabolic health expert, I often get asked whether specific supplements should be part of a patient’s or client’s regimen. Unfortunately, for years my answers were often inconclusive due to the lack of solid evidence supporting the effectiveness of many supplements. Then, in 2004 …

Over the past century, the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in our diets has shifted dramatically, leading to potential health consequences. In the early 1900s, people consumed a diet naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, largely due to the quality of the foods available. Eggs, butter, and beef—all staples of that era—were significantly higher in omega-3s, and fish was a common dietary component. However, today’s food environment is dominated by ultra-processed foods, which are largely devoid of these essential fats, contributing to an imbalanced and unhealthy omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.