Great news. Several Chinese scientists may have discovered a natural remedy to regulate blood sugar levels. blood that would replace medications like Ozempic. Although it is still in experimental phasecould open a new way for type 2 diabetes treatment without depending on synthetic drugs.
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Apparently, the investigation (published in the journal Nature Microbiology) has been run on mice and has shown that a gut microbe and the metabolites produced during digestion are determinants to unblock this natural process.
The key to this discovery is a specific type of intestinal microbe (Bacteroides vulgatus) which, by increasing its abundance in diabetic mice, achieved improve considerably the secretion of a hormone called peptidevery similar to glucagon type 1 (GLP-1).
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It should be noted that GLP-1 is a hormone produced natural by the body and plays an important role in regulating blood sugar levels, as well as feelings of satiety. This mechanism is mimicked by medications such as the semaglutidethe active ingredient behind Ozempic.
Among other things, This medication works by stimulating the production of this hormone in the bodywhich favors the control of glucose levels. However, experts have relied on the possibility of stimulating the production of GLP-1 naturally, without the need for drugs.
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“New research has revealed that our cravings for some food components come from signals sent by the intestinea fundamental organ in the transmission of dietary preferences”, the authors of the study have pointed out.
In their tests, the professionals evidenced that, when the mice couldn’t produce an intestinal protein called Ffar4Bacteroides vulgatus colonies decreased. This, of course, reduced the release of a hormone called FGF21, which is linked to cravings. sugar.
As if that were not enough, the researchers also found that the administration of a Bacteroides vulgatus metabolite in mice increased the secretion of GLP-1. Which translated into better blood sugar control and a reduction in sweet cravings. Yes indeed, It remains to be seen whether the same results occur in humans..
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