Functional medicine practitioners have long used fiber‑rich drinks and spice‑based tonics to support metabolism and satiety. The modern GLP‑1 boosting drink combines ancient ingredients—turmeric, cinnamon, and green tea—with psyllium husk, a fiber popularized in the West for digestive health.

In Indian Ayurveda, turmeric‑cinnamon teas are common for inflammation, while in Japan, matcha green tea is prized for its antioxidant EGCG. Some regional recipes add ginger or black pepper to enhance absorption, but the core ingredients remain similar.

It is typically served warm, in a small mug, about 15‑30 minutes before a main meal. The warmth helps the psyllium expand quickly, creating a feeling of fullness that curbs appetite.

It is often recommended during New Year health resolutions, weight‑loss challenges, or detox programs. Some wellness retreats serve it as a morning starter to set a metabolism‑boosting tone for the day.

Light, protein‑rich meals such as a vegetable omelet, Greek yogurt with berries, or a quinoa salad complement the drink, providing balanced nutrition without overwhelming calories.

It combines a proven GLP‑1‑stimulating fiber (psyllium) with anti‑inflammatory spices and a potent antioxidant (EGCG), delivering a multi‑mechanistic approach to appetite control, inflammation reduction, and metabolic support without pharmaceuticals.

Common errors include adding psyllium to cold liquid (it won’t thicken), not allowing enough time for the gel to form, and drinking it without extra water, which can cause choking. Also, over‑steeping green tea can make the drink bitter.

Matcha provides a much higher concentration of EGCG, the antioxidant shown to increase GLP‑1 levels, whereas black tea contains lower EGCG and more caffeine, which could counteract the calming, appetite‑suppressing effect.

Yes, you can prepare it up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator, give it a good stir before drinking, and add a splash of warm water if it has thickened too much.

The drink should have a smooth, slightly viscous, gel‑like consistency—similar to a thin oatmeal porridge. It will be a pale amber color from the green tea and spices, with no visible clumps.

The drink is done once the water has boiled, the tea has steeped for 3 minutes, and the psyllium has sat for 5 minutes, creating a uniform thickness. A quick stir should reveal a smooth texture without lumps.

The YouTube channel Anshul Gupta MD focuses on functional medicine, evidence‑based nutrition, and peptide therapies, offering practical health‑focused videos that translate medical research into everyday lifestyle tips.

Anshul Gupta MD combines clinical expertise with clear, step‑by‑step demonstrations, emphasizing the biochemical mechanisms behind each ingredient, whereas many other health channels focus mainly on recipes without explaining the underlying science.