Plain Words

A glossary for the GLP-curious.

Simple explanations for terms that show up in supplement pages, GLP articles, provider conversations, and supplement claims.

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Terms To Know

A hormone involved in appetite, digestion, and glucose signaling. Prescription GLP-1 medications are regulated therapies.

A related gut hormone involved in intestinal function. It should not be used as shortcut proof for a supplement claims.

A hormone involved in insulin and metabolic signaling. Some products mention GIP, but shoppers should look for clear evidence context.

Usually a supplement or wellness-product phrase, not the same category as prescription GLP-1 medication.

A broad wellness phrase that can include food, fiber, protein, sleep, movement, or supplement support language.

Short amino-acid chains. The term can refer to medications, research compounds, or marketing language depending on context.

A fish-derived peptide ingredient. People with fish or seafood allergies should be cautious and seek qualified guidance.

Peptide fragments described as having a biological role. The phrase still needs clear claim limits and evidence context.

The feeling of fullness or meal satisfaction.

The body's communication around hunger, fullness, digestion, stress, sleep, medication, and meal rhythm.

Careful wording such as supports, helps maintain, or routine support. It is different from cure or treatment language.

The habit of checking whether a health info is specific, supported, safe, and appropriately limited.

Language that implies a supplement can substitute for a prescription therapy. Signal Health avoids this.

How well a product fits meals, sleep, hydration, movement, medication, and real life.

A reminder to ask a qualified clinician when medication, medical history, pregnancy, allergies, or side effects may matter.