Show Notes
Could fibre really trigger your body's natural GLP-1 production? Host Dr Helen O'Neill meets with Dr Federica Amati-Nutrition Lead at Imperial College London, Head Nutritionist at ZOE, and Sunday Times bestselling author-to examine gut health, explain why female hormones impact GLP-1 effectiveness, and outline six simple habits to transform your overall health.
In this episode, we cover: • How GLP-1s affect mood and sexual desire • Why women respond differently to GLP-1 medications than men • How to boost your body's natural GLP-1 production with fibre
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