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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 9 MIN

Fasting Your Way to a Healthier Gut: Unlocking the Power of GLP-1 & GLP-2

from Not Just a Chiropractor for Stamford, Darien, Norwalk and New Canaan · host brian

Have you heard about intermittent fasting? Its not just a weight loss trend anymore. Its also great for boosting your bodys natural hormones, like GLP-1 and GLP-2. These important gut peptides help manage appetite, control blood sugar, and repair the digestive tract. GLP-1 helps your body release insulin, slows down how quickly your stomach empties, and curbs hungermaking it a great asset for managing diabetes and metabolic health. Meanwhile, GLP-2 is busy promoting intestinal healing, strengthening the gut barrier, and enhancing nutrient absorption. One of the best fasting routines for increasing GLP-1 and GLP-2 levels is the 16:8 intermittent fasting method. This involves eating within just an 8-hour period each day. During fasting, your gut gets a chance to rest and reset. When its time to eat again, focusing on nutrient-rich meals packed with fiber and healthy fats can really boost your hormone production. Healthy fats and soluble fiber, in particular, do wonders for releasing GLP-1. Taking a natural approach like this can support your metabolic health and may lessen the need for medications, such as GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic). If you're on the lookout for a drug-free way to achieve better hormone balance, control your appetite, and enhance gut health, fasting presents an easy, research-backed option. if you have a question call Dr.McKay  Core Health Darien is located at 551 Post Road Have a Question? Just AskThis podcast welcomes your feedback here are several ways to reach out to me. If you have a topic you would like to hear about send me a message.  I appreciate your listening. Dr. Brian Mc Kayhttps://twitter.com/DarienChiro/https://www.facebook.com/ChiropractorBrianMckayhttps://chiropractor-darien-dr-brian-mckay.business.sitehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-just-chiropractor-for-stamford-darien-norwalk-new/id1503674397?uo=4Core Health Darien-Dr.Brian Mc Kay 551 Post RoadDarien CT 06820203-656-363641.0833695 -73.46652073GMP+87 Darien, Connecticuthttps://youtu.be/WpA__dDF0O041.0834196 -73.46423349999999https://darienchiropractor.comhttps://darienchiropractor.com/darien/darien-ct-understanding-pain/Find us on Social Mediahttps://chiropractor-darien-dr-brian-mckay.business.site  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHc0Hn85Iiet56oGUpX8rwhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nJ9wlvg2Tne8257paDkkIBEyIz-oZZYy/edit#gid=517721981https://goo.gl/maps/js6hGWvcwHKBGCZ88https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=Uhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/darienchiropractorhttps://www.facebook.com/ChiropractorBrianMckayhttps://sites.google.com/view/corehealthdarien/https://sites.google.com/view/corehealthdarien/home

Have you heard about intermittent fasting? Its not just a weight loss trend anymore. Its also great for boosting your bodys natural hormones, like GLP-1 and GLP-2. These important gut peptides help manage appetite, control blood sugar, and repair the digestive tract. GLP-1 helps your body release insulin, slows down how quickly your stomach empties, and curbs hungermaking it a great asset for managing diabetes and metabolic health. Meanwhile, GLP-2 is busy promoting intestinal healing, streng...

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