At a Glance GLP-1 is the hormone that tells your brain you are full and slows the speed at which food leaves your stomach. Certain fibers, particularly soluble and fermentable ones, trigger your gut to release more of it. Learning how to increase GLP-1 naturally with fiber is not a substitute for…

At a Glance The foods that relieve constipation work through a few different mechanisms, including adding bulk to stool, holding water in the colon, and gently supporting movement through the gut. Adding them gradually and drinking enough fluid matters just as much as which ones you choose. This is not a “eat…

At a Glance Fibermaxxing means intentionally building your daily eating around high fiber foods until you consistently hit the recommended intake, something fewer than 5 percent of Americans currently do. It is one of the most talked-about nutrition trends right now, not because fiber is new but because the research on what…

At a Glance GLP-1 supplements like berberine and fiber are backed by real research, but not in the way most marketing suggests. No over-the-counter supplement works the way a prescription GLP-1 medication does. What they can do is support your body’s natural ability to produce more of the hormone, and understanding that…