Getting to Know GLP-1 Peptides

Table of Contents

  1. How GLP-1s Work
  2. The Role of the Human Ileum in Gut Peptide Release
  3. A Closer Look at the Role of L Cells

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There’s been a lot of hype about GLP-1 peptides over the past few years due to their measurable success at helping people lose significant weight and reduce the biomarkers related to type-2 diabetes. 

This blog is a sneak peek from my new book, The Quantum Power of GLP-1 Peptides.

The body naturally produces glucagon-like peptides, which are made up of 30 amino acids, to aid in the digestion and absorption of the foods we eat, regulate appetite, manage blood sugar levels, and contribute to overall metabolic homeostasis. Considered to be both peptides and hormones, these powerful agents also exert control over cognitive functions, anxiety, and neurogenesis. 

Most GLP-1 peptides are produced by the ileum; they are produced in smaller amounts by the intestines and neurons in the brain. GLP-1s are released in response to eating to stimulate insulin secretion, slow digestion, reduce appetite, and make sure blood sugar levels are balanced. Together, these activities comprise the incretin system. 

Different forms of GLP-1s are produced in the body: 

As I’ve been discussing in Masterminds, courses, and other SSRP gatherings, people with chronic inflammation along with insulin resistance and/or type 2 diabetes have reduced metabolic functioning – they also suffer from an insufficiency in their incretin system and low levels of GLP-1 peptide production, which in turn triggers difficulty in managing blood sugar levels. 

And as we know, type 2 diabetes is closely associated with obesity, heart disease, cancer, and other metabolic disorders that compromise quality of life. 

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William Seeds, MD

For over 40 years, Dr. Seeds has dedicated his career to studying cellular and molecular pathways within the human body. As the Founder and Academic Chairman of the Seeds Scientific Research & Performance (SSRP) Institute, he leads the field in Cellular Medicine and Epigenetics, bringing cutting-edge research to the forefront of patient care. Before establishing the SSRP Institute, Dr. Seeds served as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist for nearly three decades. His significant contributions to sports medicine have been recognized at the NFL Hall of Fame. He has consulted for athletes across all major sports leagues, including the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, and even the performers on "Dancing with the Stars." Through his research at the SSRP Institute, Dr. Seeds continues to explore the cellular pathways and mechanisms that positively impact disease and dysfunction in the body as well as optimize physical performance.
Picture of William Seeds, MD

William Seeds, MD

For over 40 years, Dr. Seeds has dedicated his career to studying cellular and molecular pathways within the human body. As the Founder and Academic Chairman of the Seeds Scientific Research & Performance (SSRP) Institute, he leads the field in Cellular Medicine and Epigenetics, bringing cutting-edge research to the forefront of patient care. Before establishing the SSRP Institute, Dr. Seeds served as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist for nearly three decades. His significant contributions to sports medicine have been recognized at the NFL Hall of Fame. He has consulted for athletes across all major sports leagues, including the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, and even the performers on "Dancing with the Stars." Through his research at the SSRP Institute, Dr. Seeds continues to explore the cellular pathways and mechanisms that positively impact disease and dysfunction in the body as well as optimize physical performance.
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