Whey Protein May Offer ozempic-Like Benefits, New Research Suggests
NEW YORK – Consumingโ whey protein before meals could offer a natural way toโค regulate blood โคsugar adn promote fullness, potentially mimicking the effects of popular GLP-1โค drugs like Ozempic, according to recent studies. The findings โคoffer a potential choice for โฃindividuals seeking to manage weight and blood sugar levels without the sideโ effects associated with medication.
A byproduct of cheese production, whey โคprotein is alreadyโ aโข staple for those looking to build muscle and increase strength.However, emerging research indicates its benefits extend beyond fitness, impacting gut hormones and appetite regulation. โคStudies demonstrate whey proteinโ stimulates the release of GLP-1, a gut hormone that reduces calorie intake by promoting feelings of fullness and suppressing appetite – โthe sameโ mechanism employed โฃby GLP-1 โคdrugs like Ozempic.
While Ozempic and similar medications โhaveโ proven effective in regulatingโ blood sugar and triggering weight loss, โthay can come with โขunpleasant side โขeffects, including sulfur burps and, in some โฃcases, facial sagging dubbed โค”Ozempic face.” Whey protein, โconversely, offers aโฃ potentially gentler approach, though it can cause digestive issues like bloating orโ cramps in some individuals, and may trigger allergicโข reactions in โthose with milk allergies.
Researchers have identified several forms ofโ whey protein – concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate – each differing in processing, protein purity, andโค absorption rate. Whey protein hydrolysate is pre-digested for rapid absorption, isolate boastsโ a high protein concentration, and concentrate is the least processed form. The optimal โchoiceโค depends on individual โhealth goals. A 2020 study published in PubMed further supportsโ whey protein’s benefits, while a 2016 study also โavailable on PubMed highlights its impact onโข satiety.
