People at higher risk, like pregnant or breastfeeding women, older adults, and those with conditions such as autoimmune diseases, heart disease, high blood pressure, clotting issues, cancer, infections, or multi-organ problems, should take daily folic acid supplements and eat a diet rich in plant-based B vitamins
Candidate 3: Oral GLP-1 Alternatives & Natural Supplements Snapshot: A diverse category including oral pharmaceutical pills (e.g., Orforglipron) and OTC natural supplements that claim to stimulate GLP-1 production (e.g., using Berberine or Akkermansia) CnbcAmazon
Funding This work was funded by CNRS, Aix-Marseille University, the Fondation pour la Recherche Mdicale (DEC 20140329501) and the fondation ARSEP
If raw salads, crucifers, or spicy foods trigger symptoms early on, swap for cooked versions and re-introduce gradually
Some patients also benefit from inflammatory markers or metabolic syndrome screening to understand the full clinical picture