In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty explores herbal approaches to stimulating GLP-1 - a key metabolic hormone widely known through medications like Ozempic. But there's more to this story than injectables. Tracy explains what GLP-1 does in your body, how it's linked to metabolic syndrome, and how bitter herbs like ginger, chen pi, feverfew, wormwood, and gentian can naturally support GLP-1 activity.
Medical Herbalist, Tracy Tutty, shares the traditional and scientific insights behind these herbs, explains the mechanisms of action (in plain English), and unpacks how your genetic makeup may affect your sensitivity to bitter compounds. This episode offers a refreshing, holistic view of how to support your metabolism, digestion, and appetite without sidestepping science or subscribing to one-size-fits-all solutions.
You'll learn:
What GLP-1 is and why it matters beyond weight loss
How metabolic syndrome develops - and its links to menopause and male aging
What bitter herbs are, how they've been used traditionally, and why they're still relevant
How compounds in herbs like chen pi and gentian stimulate GLP-1 and support digestion
Why genetic differences impact how you respond to bitter herbs
How to work with herbs like ginger, feverfew, and wormwood safely and effectively
Tracy also shares her favourite way to make a fresh ginger tea, the truth about how bitter your herbs really are (with a bitterness index table!), and an invitation to join her free Herbs for Health series.
Resources & Links:
Sign up for Herbs for Health monthly email series: https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/Herbs4Health
Learn more about Tracy and her coaching work: https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/WorkWithTracy
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