What is peptide therapy and what does it have to do with weight-loss? What role do peptides play in improving chronic conditions, anti-aging, and longevity? Gabriella Woldman is the Director of operations and the Patient care coordinator for Alegro Health & Wellness, who is here to answer these questions, and more, on today's episode of Food Heals. Peptides are short-chain amino acids found naturally in the body. The GLP-1 peptide hormone that we are talking about today is produced in the small intestine. It increases the body's ability to produce insulin, inhibits glucagon, and decreases appetite, resulting in healthy and effective weight loss. It is self administered as a small subcutaneous injection which is injected into the subcutaneous fat weekly. Peptide therapy has been shown to assist patients with losing weight, reducing chronic pain, improving immune function, hormone regulation, cardiovascular health, and so much more. Today we are specifically speaking about Semaglutide and B-12 which is what Allison has been taking to lose 16 pounds in 9 weeks. We are not discussing Wegovy or Ozempic which are the brand names of this peptide. Allison has not tried those and cannot speak to their side effects, nor effectiveness. Learn more at Alegro Health: Web site: www.alegrohealth.net Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@alegrohealth Instagram : alegrohealth_wellness Go to AlegroHealth.net to get started on Peptide Therapy. Be sure to mention Food Heals for an amazing special offer 🙂 To have a total transformation together and get healthy in 2023, go to: FoodHealsNation.com/Transformation Thank You to Our Sponsors! Just Thrive Health Probiotics A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Guarantees survivability through the stomach & upper digestive system. Just Thrive's breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to Justhrivehealth.com, use the coupon code foodheals15, get 15% off your first order. Athletic Greens Did you get your free Vitamin D for a year yet? Say goodbye to piles of pills and countless powders. One daily serving of AG1 delivers a potent blend of 9 health products—a multivitamin, minerals, probiotics, adaptogens and more. It's the comprehensive, foundational nutrition you need with the convenience your life demands. Go to AthleticGreens.com/foodheals to get your FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs using the code foodheals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices