Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners): Medications like Xarelto (rivaroxaban), Eliquis (apixaban), Pradaxa (dabigatran), or Coumadin/warfarin prevent blood from clotting
Seeds like chia or flaxseed, when mixed into yoghurt or smoothies, provide extra fibre along with protein and fat
Your body naturally produces short chains of amino acids called peptides
A: The most common side effects are gastrointestinal issues, such as nausea, vomiting, and bloating
Peripheral Metabolic Effects Beyond glucose regulation, GLP2 influences multiple metabolic parameters: Improved insulin sensitivity markers including HOMA2-IR reductions Favorable effects on lipid profiles with reductions in triglycerides and LDL cholesterol Decreased liver enzyme levels suggesting hepatic metabolic improvements Increased insulin-like growth factor binding proteins (IGFBP1 and IGFBP2) [CALLOUT BOX Highlighted] Key Mechanistic Insight: GLP2s imbalanced dual agonism stronger GIP receptor activation combined with biased GLP-1 receptor signaling creates a unique pharmacological profile distinct from selective GLP-1 receptor agonists