Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A "postbiotic" supplement boosts the body’s own GLP-1 and weight loss
The daily supplement containing dead bacteria may help people lose weight by boosting the levels of GLP-1 hormone in the body, according to a small trial. The findings suggest it could provide a cheaper, more convenient alternative to drugs like semaglutide – or help to maintain weight loss after stopping these medications.
Read more: newscientist.com/article/2583831-postbiotic-supplement-boosts-bodys-own-glp-1-and-weight-loss
A "postbiotic" supplement boosts the body’s own GLP-1 and weight loss
The daily supplement containing dead bacteria may help people lose weight by boosting the levels of GLP-1 hormone in the body, according to a small trial. The findings suggest it could provide a cheaper, more convenient alternative to drugs like semaglutide – or help to maintain weight loss after stopping these medications.
Read more: newscientist.com/article/2583831-postbiotic-supplement-boosts-bodys-own-glp-1-and-weight-loss
