\u201cGLP-1 plays a crucial role in maintaining stable blood sugar levels,\u201d researchers at Heliopolis University in Egypt wrote in Toxicology Reports.<\/p>\n
\u201cNatural products may modulate GLP-1 expression and secretion, according to some data.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Consuming five particular foods may have similar effects as GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. Kunlathida \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n
Five foods may come closest to mirroring the seemingly miraculous Ozempic<\/a>, which reduces hunger and cravings.<\/p>\n And a couple are likely to pop up in your holiday cooking<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cinnamon<\/p>\n \u201cCinnamon is a popular cooking spice that may have therapeutic uses as well, such as lowering blood sugar and blood pressure levels,\u201d the Heliopolis researchers wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cIsolated cinnamon components enhance insulin-dependent glucose metabolism, according to in vitro research.\u201d<\/p>\n One study found<\/a> that consuming a 3-gram dose of the popular winter spice can increase GLP-1 levels in healthy people. But buyer beware, too much cinnamon<\/a> can be toxic.<\/p>\n Ginger<\/p>\n \u201cNew research suggests that ginger and its chemical constituent gingerol may induce GLP-1 production, which in turn has a hypoglycemic impact, explaining why ginger has long been prescribed to diabetic patients,\u201d the Heliopolis scientists said.<\/p>\n Wheat<\/p>\n Wheat protein hydrolysate, derived from wheat and rich in amino acids and peptides, is believed to lower blood glucose concentration by increasing the release of GLP-1.<\/p>\n Fermented green tea<\/p>\n Beverages like Kombucha are made by fermenting\u00a0tea\u00a0with a culture of\u00a0bacteria\u00a0and\u00a0yeast.<\/p>\n Some studies suggest<\/a> that compounds in green tea<\/a>, particularly EGCG, can stimulate GLP-1 release.<\/p>\n Berberine<\/p>\n A little-known substance found in a variety of plants, berberine<\/a> may be the closest thing to \u201cnatural Ozempic.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n A 2022 review of 18 studies reported that a berberine supplement reduced body weight, BMI, fasting blood glucose and LDL (or \u201cbad\u201d) cholesterol.<\/p>\n Dubbed \u201cmedicinal plants,\u201d these five foods won\u2019t work as well as Ozempic, but they come with far fewer potential side effects. Think sulfur burps<\/a> or the sagging jowls<\/a>\u00a0phenomenon known as \u201cOzempic face.\u201d<\/p>\n There are other options, too. A recent study <\/a>found that consuming whey protein shakes before lunch resulted in a reduced appetite.<\/p>\n![\"Various](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AdobeStock_193176334.jpg\")
Spice up your cooking, and potentially slim down your waistline. Moving Moment \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n