Better Everyday With Sarah And Dr. Brooke

You’re seeing ads pop all over your phone and social media feeds for “natural ozempic”. Supplements that are said to work just like GLP-1 agonist medications, but is this true? In this episode I cover the most commonly marketed products to boost GLP-1: berberine, akkermansia and other GLP-1 probiotic blends and sodium-butyrate. I cover how these compounds work, how they impact GLP-1 and if the data holds up on these claims that they are the same as medications like Ozempic.   In this show I reference a couple of past episode of the Dr Brooke Show: Dr Brooke Show #373 Akkermansia: Hope or Hype   Dr Brooke Show #341 All About GLP-1 Meds As well, here are the products mentioned as well that I use in my practice:    Butyrate product: Tri Butyrin Supreme GLP-1 Probiotic Blend   Stuff I Know You Will Love   If you are looking for an expert prescriber for HRT during your perimenopause or menopause journey but are at odds with your local provider being a bit behind current best practices or you simply can’t find