Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, does not dissolve in water and adds bulk to the stool, which can help speed up bowel movements
Intense acute reactions: Reported effects can include severe vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, swelling, dizziness, fainting, rapid heart rate, and intense physical distress
GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, are prescription medicines that work with your body's own signaling to influence appetite and how full you feel
How We Got Here GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists are a class of medicines that mimic the natural GLP-1 hormone to suppress appetite and regulate blood sugar, originally developed for type 2 diabetes and now approved for obesity
Regulatory status: FDA-approved for chronic weight management (2023) and obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity (2024, SURMOUNT-OSA)
This maintains receptor sensitivity, allows assessment of results, and reduces risk of side effects from prolonged GH elevation