1/2 Cup of This Instead of Ozempic to Crush Appetite for Hours

About this Video

• Video Title: 1/2 Cup of This Instead of Ozempic to Crush Appetite for Hours
• Channel: Thomas DeLauer
• Speakers: Thomas DeLauer
• Duration: 00:15:11

Introduction

This video explores natural alternatives to Ozempic for appetite suppression. The speaker focuses on the hormone leptin and how dietary changes can improve leptin sensitivity to control appetite and potentially aid weight loss.

Key Takeaways

1. Leptin's Role in Appetite: Leptin, a hormone secreted by fat cells, signals the brain to suppress appetite. Leptin resistance (the brain ignoring the leptin signal) is a major factor in overeating.

2. Four Pathways to Leptin Resistance: High stress levels, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and gut microbiome imbalances contribute to leptin resistance.

3. Foods to Improve Leptin Sensitivity: The video suggests several foods to combat leptin resistance:

   • Soluble Fiber: Tapioca fiber, shirataki noodles, chia seeds, flax seeds, acacia fiber, and inulin improve leptin sensitivity and reduce circulating leptin. A meta-analysis of 11 studies confirmed this.
   • High-Quality Meat and Protein: Increases satiety and contributes to weight and fat loss, leading to lower circulating leptin.
   • Avocados: High in magnesium and monounsaturated fatty acids, both of which contribute to reducing stress hormones, improving leptin sensitivity. Magnesium supplements can also have a similar effect.
   • Blueberries: Highly anti-inflammatory, helping to address one of the pathways to leptin resistance. Studies show that even fermented blueberry juice can improve metabolic function in mice with leptin resistance.
   • Green Tea: Reduces stress hormones which positively impacts leptin resistance. A study showed reductions in various stress hormones after six weeks of drinking six cups of green tea daily.
   • Flaxseed: While containing phytoestrogens, studies suggest that flax polysaccharides reduce body fat percentage, possibly by inhibiting inflammation and impacting neuropeptides that influence appetite. The flax compound may block estrogen receptors.
   • Turmeric: Early in-vitro research suggests a direct effect on reducing leptin in leptin-resistant cells.