Upon ingestion of glucose and nutrients, incretin hormones (GIP and GLP-1) are secreted by endocrine cells that are in the epithelium of the small intestine and stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic cells
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L carnitine is naturally found in animal-based foods like beef, chicken, fish, and dairy products, and most people with adequate meat consumption get sufficient amounts through diet
Surgical Risk: The use of GLP-1s can slow stomach emptying, which may pose risks (e.g., aspiration) during anesthesia if the medication is not paused prior to surgery
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1 In terms of fat, sick fat refers to dysfunctional fat which drives inflammation and insulin resistance