You can reduce your risk of kidney stones by staying hydrated and eating a low-sugar, low-sodium diet
And, if you live in Los Angeles (or any major metropolitan city, honestly), seemingly half of everyone you know has or is currently taking one of these medications for their weight loss-boosting effectseven if they swear their leaner frame is exclusively due to drinking more water and doing pilates. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were initially developed and approved to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by helping to regulate blood glucose levels, mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone in the body that regulates digestion, appetite, and blood sugar
Some people genetically produce lower levels of natural GLP hormones, meaning they do not sense when they are full, and end up binge eating, says Kim Dennis , a psychiatrist and CEO of SunCloud Health treatment center in Chicago
(2012, Diabetes ) demonstrated SCFA-stimulated GLP-1 secretion via FFAR2/3 signaling