They copy a hormone your own body makes called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which your gut releases after you eat
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For example, a novel dual agonist of GLP-1/GIP receptors significantly increased BDNF levels in a mouse model of Parkinsons disease, induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) administration [53]
But meat, dairy, cheese, and other animal products become problematic when they make up the bulk of a diet, especially if theyre heavily processed or contain high levels of saturated fats
For fatigue Reduced appetite can sometimes make it harder to consume enough food and nutrients
Its the same issue with the other ingredients commonly listed in GLP-1 patches, including green tea extract (also called EGCG), garcinia cambogia, pomegranate extract, mango seed extract, ginger root extract, cinnamon, L-glutamine (an amino acid), and various vitamins and minerals, White says