Even if Thrive doubles your natural GLP-1 production, you still only have twice the amount of a hormone that disappears within minutes
References: Pozzi M, Mazhar F, Peeters GGAM, Vantaggiato C, Nobile M, Clementi E, Radice S, Carnovale C
Furthermore, GIP was shown to have direct effects on adipose tissue, bone metabolism, and central nervous system appetite regulation that complement rather than duplicate GLP-1 actions
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Protein supplementation through shakes or bars can help when whole food intake is limited
Firstly, GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide engage signaling pathways that overlap with those activated by CR, including pathways related to energy metabolism, inflammation, and cellular stress resistance (120)