Hydrogel-based expanding pill for weight loss shows promising results in trial(uhs.nhs.uk)

7 pointsby giuliomagnificovor 9 Monaten4 comments

uhs.nhs.uk

Hydrogel-based expanding pill for weight loss shows promising results in trial

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/whats-new/press-releases/weight-loss-pill-aims-to-bridge-gap-in-obesity-treatments

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I take psyllium husk pills in the morning for some additional fiber intake and better stool passing, and I haven't felt much need for breakfast. I wonder if I'm conditioned to not feel hungry early in the morning, or the pills have some satiation effects similar to the hydrogel here.

I wonder how this pill compares to the already quite cheap psyllium husk, and what it does to the stool.

itchyouchvor 9 Monaten

I've noticed similar satiation with psyllium as well.

I do a 32hr fast once a week and will consume a scoop of psyllium when I get hungry and it's quite filling for 2-3 hours before the hunger kicks back in.

r-johnvvor 9 Monaten

Could you share a link to what the pill you take is? (Specifically how many mg to have the effect you're describing)

graboyvor 9 Monaten

Gelesis100, another oral hydrogel, I understand is not very effective, I wonder what makes this one different?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelesis100