How a humble fiber supplement costing 10 cents could revolutionize weight loss drug outcomes Psyllium husk, a high-fiber supplement costing about 10 cents per serving, is being recommended to enhance the effects of expensive GLP-1 weight loss drugs (e.g., Wegovy, Ozempic) by helping patients lose more weight and prevent regain. GLP-1 drugs often cause weight loss to plateau after a few months and two-thirds of patients regain weight after stopping treatment; psyllium offers a sustainable, adjunct therapy to maintain results. While GLP-1 drugs chemically mimic the fullness hormone, psyllium forms a gel in the stomach that physically triggers stretch receptors,…

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