Fiber: A Practical Complement to GLP‑1RA Therapy

GLP‑1 receptor agonists have transformed obesity and diabetes care but often cause gastrointestinal side effects and require ongoing use to sustain weight loss. Many people fail to consume enough fiber, and high‑fiber diets can be hard to maintain. Evidence from clinical trials and meta‑analyses indicates that fiber supplements can ease GI symptoms during GLP‑1RA therapy and help regulate appetite, blood glucose, and body weight after treatment. Fiber supplementation therefore offers a low‑cost, practical adjunct to improve tolerability and long‑term outcomes in patients receiving GLP‑1RA.

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41730476/