by Dr John Tickell – the ‘Wellness Doctor’ – Issue # SEVEN – BEST HEALTH Newsletter – LIFE BE IN IT!!
WHAT is a GLP-1 hormone AND WHY do I need more GLP-1 peptide hormones in my body?
GLP-1 Peptide Hormones are biochemical substances produced in the intestines that play a key role in regulating blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. GLP-1:
- Stimulates insulin release
When you eat, GLP-1 is released from your gut and signals your pancreas to produce insulin (but only when glucose is present) — helping lower blood sugar levels. - Inhibits glucagon
Glucagon raises blood sugar, but GLP-1 suppresses it after eating, which helps prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes. - Slows gastric emptying
It slows down how fast food leaves the stomach, which keeps you feeling full longer and reduces appetite. - Reduces appetite
GLP-1 also acts on the brain to decrease hunger — which is why it’s a target for weight loss drugs. - Promotes satiety
It helps you feel full sooner, making it easier to eat less.
As of 2025, it’s estimated TWO MILLION Aussies are living with Pre-Diabetes – and they have no idea!!
WHAT ABOUT THE NEW DRUG, OZEMPIC?
Does it work? Ozempic is a drug – a laboratory chemical creation – It works as a simulator (it mimicks) GLP-1 actions, and has been approved as a medication for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. Ozempic is also being prescribed to assist weight loss.
Drugs have side effects
Ozempic has a range of potential negative effects including nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, rebound weight gain, acute pancreatitis, mental health issues and “Ozempic face” ( related to appearance of the face after rapid weight loss).
THE GOOD FOOD NEWS
By increasing natural fibre intake, our own human body increases GLP-1 production naturally, by the fibre being fermented by gut bacteria into short-chain fatty acids, which then stimulates L-cells in the intestine to release GLP-1.
Scientific research at Macquarie University, along with multiple Hospital Clinical trials – has now gained the Confirmation and Approval by the FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand) of 14 benefits for the product NUTRIKANE™ . Nature’s multi-fibre plant food micro-nutrient drink.
It contributes to regular stool frequency, maintenance of blood sugar levels, nourishment of intestinal health and good micro-biome bacteria, feelings of fullness, reduced feelings of hunger, promotes the growth of non-inflammatory fibre digesting bacteria and short chain fatty acids.
💥💥 As less than 15% of Australians consume the suggested daily requirement (SDR) of fibre, and necessary nutrients in natural (non processed) vegetables, fruits and whole grains, my prescription is to add this innovative, natural multi-fibre, micronutrient drink once or twice each day, into your diet. It’s a sensible, sound, investment in your / our Health and Wellness – Prevention and Management 💥💥
Diabetes is now the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, ever! Growing faster than other chronic diseases such as several Cancers, Heart disease and early Dementia
Australian Institute of Health & Wellness ( AIHW)
T2 Diabetes more Complications and MORE DEADLY than COVID. FACT !
Do we want to do something positive about it?
Prevent, Prevent – way more than half our Diabetes cases do NOT need to happen – –
PS. Our multiple grand children have learned to not use bad words
BUT
Dr John is now using the “F” word, often :
FIBRE is Fabulous
Food, real food
Fifteen percent of us only, that’s a Failure
Nutrikane – Health to Gain
Chat next time,
B Healthy !
Dr John Tickell – International Chronic Diseases Researcher
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