A new look at pre-meal olive oil suggests it can prompt the gut to release hormones like GLP-1, the same chemical targeted by many modern diabetes drugs. The finding points to a simple dietary habit that may help regulate blood sugar naturally. Researchers say olive oil taken before eating appears to stimulate these gut signals more effectively than a meal alone. The results add to growing evidence that food timing and fat type can shape metabolic health.
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