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Ozempic vs GLP-1 Probiotics

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By Dr. Jen O’Sullivan, BCND

Ozempic is a popular weight loss drug that I am firmly against using. Ozempic is mainly for Type 2 Diabetics, but people are using it to lose weight. It slows down digestion, helps suppress hunger, helps restore insulin levels, and helps those with insulin resistance. Ozempic also helps to slow the breakdown of sugar in the liver which helps lower blood sugar levels. It sounds like a wonder drug for weight-loss, but please consider the major side effects that may occur!

Below are some alternatives along with a short video by Dr. Eric Berg.

DISADVATAGES:

  • Expensive
  • Minor Side Effects – headaches, nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, gas, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and dizziness.
  • Major Side Effects – suicidal thoughts, pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, kidney disease, retinopathy, muscle loss, and gastroparesis.

NOTE: Side effects can continue for 5 weeks even after stopping the drug.

ALTERNATIVES

Berberine Dr. Berg suggests natural GLP-1 agonists such as berberine and panax ginseng. Berberine is what I use and is a potent blood sugar regulator.

Healthy Keto along with Intermittent Fasting Getting all the nutrients your body needs while obtaining ketosis. HK and IF will improve cognitive function, improve mood issues, improve liver function, improves digestion, and most importantly, improve your gut microbiome, specifically the probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila.Healthy Keto Low carb, healthy foods only.

Intermittent Fasting IF will improve cognitive function, improve mood issues, improve liver function, improves digestion, and most importantly, improve your gut microbiome, specifically the probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila.

Akkermansia Probiotic Akkermansia muciniphila has been shown to stimulate GLP-1 levels. It strengthens the immune system and helps to prevent metabolic disorders like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Additional Foods Dark Colorful Berries Red Apple Skins (only the skins) Onions Asparagus

View this helpful video by Dr. Eric Berg

Be blessed!

Natural & Clean Products

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Below is a list of products I personally use and have researched for toxicity and have found them to be non-endocrine disrupting, clean products.

FACE

MAKEUP 

HAIR

BODY 

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 

HEALTH 

SUPPLEMENT SUBSTITUTES

To order Premier Research Labs you must use a practitioner link for access: https://prlabs.com/customer/account/create/code/9ae6f1/
DISCOUNT CODE: Copy and Paste this Code at Checkout: 15%_9AE6F1_YR (you must enter the entire code)

  • AgilEase – From PRL: Turmeric, Joint & Disc
  • AlkaLime  – From PRL: ACV Premier
  • Allerzyme  – From PRL: Digestase-SP (also GastroVen, Inflammacidin, and Digest Premier)
  • AminoWise  – From PRL: Plant Protein Powder
  • BLM – From PRL: Joint & Disc
  • CardioGize  – From PRL: D3+K2
  • ComforTone  – From PRL: Psyllium Fiber Premier
  • CortiStop  – From PRL: Pregnenolone and DHEA
  • Daily Prebiotic Fiber (formerly ICP Daily) – From PRL: Probiotic Caps (prebiotics with probiotics)
  • Detoxzyme  – From PRL: Digestase-SP  (also GastroVen or Inflammacidin)
  • EndoGize  – From PRL: Men’s Performance Edge or Testosterone Premium
  • Essentialzymes-4  – From PRL: Digest Premier (also GastroVen, Inflammacidin, and Digestase-SP)
  • Essentialzyme  – From PRL: GastroVen and HCL Premier
  • FemiGen  – From PRL: Fem Balance-FX or Radiant Woman
  • Golden Turmeric  – From PRL: Fermented Turmeric or Turmeric Premier
  • Green Omegas (formerly OmegaGize3) – From PRL: EPA/DHA Marine Soft Gels (vegan use DHA Premier and EFA Liquid)
  • ICP – From PRL: Psyllium Fiber Premier 
  • ICP Daily (Daily Prebiotic Fiber) – From PRL: Probiotic Caps (prebiotics with probiotics)
  • IlluminEyes – From PRL: OcuVen
  • ImmuPro – From PRL: Reishi Immune, Tranquinol, and/or Melatonin-ND and Zinc
  • Inner Beauty Collagen™ – From PRL: Marine Collagen
  • Inner Defense – From PRL: Paratosin and Oregano Oil Premier
  • JuvaPower – From PRL: HepatoVen and Liver-ND
  • JuvaTone – From PRL: HepatoVen and Liver-ND
  • K & B  – From PRL: RenaVen and UriVen
  • Life 9  – Probiotic Caps or Microbiome 18
  • Master Formula  – From PRL: Multi Vitamin Premier
  • MegaCal – From PRL: Calcium Magnesium Plus
  • MightyPro – From PRL: Microbiome 18 or Probiotic Caps
  • MindWise – From PRL: CoQ10 and Turmeric
  • Mineral Essence – From PRL: pH Minerals
  • MultiGreens – From PRL: Greens Caps or Organic Greens Powder
  • NingXia Greens™ – From PRL: Organic Greens Powder or Greens Caps
  • NingXia Red® – Elderberry Syrup or Kyani Sunrise
  • Olive Essentials – From PRL: Olive Leaf Immune
  • OmegaGize3 (now Green Omegas) – From PRL: EPA/DHA Marine Soft Gels (vegan use DHA Premier and EFA Liquid)
  • ParaFree – From PRL: ParaStat and Paratosin
  • PD 80/20 – From PRL: Pregnenolone and DHEA
  • PowerGize – From PRL: Men’s Performance Edge
  • Progessence Plus – From PRL: Pregnenolone and DHEA
  • Prostate Health – From PRL: Men’s Performance Edge or ProstaVen
  • Pure Protein Complete: From PRL: Plant Protein
  • SleepEssence – From PRL: Tranquinol or Melatonin-ND
  • Slique Line – From PRL: Lean Advantage
  • Sulfurzyme  Capsules – No MSM from PRL, you can use Doctor’s Best MSM on Amazon
  • Sulfurzyme  Powder – No MSM from PRL, you can use Doctor’s Best MSM on Amazon
  • Super B  – From PRL: Complete B
  • Super Cal  Plus – From PRL: Calcium Magnesium Plus
  • Super C  Chews – From PRL: Plant Vitamin C
  • Super C  Tablets – From PRL: Plant Vitamin C
  • Super Vitamin D – From PRL: D3+K2
  • Thyromin – From PRL: ThyroVen or XenoStat

Insulin Resistance – what it is and how to avoid or reverse it.

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By Jen O’Sullivan, BCND

Do you have insulin resistance?

Prediabetes and diabetes happens when the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin to maintain blood glucose at normal levels. Think of it like bombarding your body with glucose and your pancreas cannot keep up. Insulin resistance occurs when cells in your body don’t respond well to insulin.

What are the symptoms of insulin resistance?
It can look a lot like diabetic ketoacidosis (life threatening) so please see your doctor if you are having any of these symptoms.

  • Increased thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Increased hunger (or no appetite at all)
  • Headaches
  • Blurred vision
  • Vaginal and skin infections
  • Cuts and sores that heal slowly

Insulin resistance can lead to the following:

  • Heart disease
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Arthritis 
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Stroke
  • Obesity
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer’s 
  • PCOS 
  • Migraine
  • Sarcopenia

How do you reverse insulin resistance?

  • Work to reduce visceral fat.
  • Focus on eating quality protein and veggies only.
  • Limit or remove all processed foods.
  • Limit or remove all grains.
  • Stop eating all sugar (added).
  • Keep all natural sugars (not added) to 6-11 grams per meal.
  • For women keep natural sugar to 6 or less grams per meal.
  • For men keep natural sugar to 11 or less grams per meal.
  • Consume more fiber and veggies.
  • Limit all fruit to only berries (one serving per day).
  • Drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day.
  • Take only a whole-food plant based multivitamin supplement.
  • Take a good plant based B complex, digestive enzymes, and probiotic.
  • Use a quality electrolyte stick pack (should have no added sugar or colors and should not have synthetic flavors).