1,3 Yes, fiber may make you fart more initially, but the digestive benefits outweigh the temporary discomfort of gas and bloating, and your body should adjust over time to your diet
How GLP-1 agonists work Multiple mechanisms: Slow gastric emptying (food stays in stomach longer, you feel full longer) Signal satiety to brain (reduce hunger at neurological level) Improve insulin sensitivity (better blood sugar control) Reduce cravings (especially for hyperpalatable foods) May increase metabolism slightly Why they're so effective: They address the biological drivers of overeating, not just willpower
Although these components are the same, they are used for different purposes
The drugs also boast other health benefits, such as protection against cardiovascular disease
GLP-1 Response to oral glucose is reduced in prediabetes, screen-detected type 2 diabetes, and obesity and influenced by sex: The ADDITION-PRO study
Physiologic release of incretins also causes postprandial blood glucose reduction by reducing circulating glycogen and increasing insulin
