Recent research shows that a completely whole-food plant-based diet unleashes your body’s natural GLP-1*

GLP-1 Drugs are typically used for the treatment of type-2 diabetes and obesity. They work by imitating a naturally occurring hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). They are not exactly the same as the naturally occurring hormone and are sometimes referred to as GLP-1 agonists or GLP-1 functional analogs. GLP-1 consists of a chain of 30 amino acids which makes it a “peptide” (or short protein). GLP-1 is secreted by cells in the small intestine in response to a meal, with blood levels rising and falling during the day.

GLP-1 agonists are not exact copies of the naturally occurring hormone and they can have negative side effects, including constipation, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, fatigue, hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, muscle wasting, gallstones, and increased risk of inflamed pancreas and thyroid cancer.

Obesity and GLP-1: 
Make the most of your treatment with education and community

Combining your GLP-1 drug with RLMI’s Jumpstart builds on solid scientific evidence to prevent and reverse chronic disease and reduce healthcare costs. Through medically-facilitated education and support and optional 1:1 coaching, Jumpstart empowers GLP-1 patients and guides them away from chronic disease towards better health.

In cooperation with your healthcare provider, you may be able to taper or eliminate GLP-1 drug use altogether.

*Neal Barnard, MD, The Power Foods Diet (2024), pp 97-101