Safia Pirani, MD, consider the patients symptoms, medical history, blood test results, severity and cause of deficiency, absorption concerns, current medications, and response to previous supplementation
Specifically, intermittent fasting (IF) has been gaining interest in the past decade
Abbreviations CCK: Cholecystokinin FFAR: Free fatty acid receptor FGF21: Fibroblast growth factor-21 GCGR: Glucagon receptor GIP: Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide GLP-1: Glucagon-like peptide-1 MASLD: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease SGLT: Sodiumglucose cotransporter SNAC: Sodium N-(8-[2-hydroxybenzoyl] amino) caprylate References Bailey CJ, Day C (2018) Treatment of type 2 diabetes: future approaches
Ideal for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it optimizes fat metabolism, converting stored fat into energy and supporting overall metabolic health
Including fat and protein at every meal, reducing high carbohydrate foods, and eating regularly can be hugely helpful in keeping blood sugar levels stable