GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and may suppress appetite. It is often referred to as the satiety hormone. Dietary fiber not only provides satiety but also may increase naturally occurring GLP-1.
With consumers still struggling with weight, there is growing interest in GLP-1 solutions—for natural GLP-1 enhancement and support both while on GLP-1 medication and post-usage. There are different reasons why consumers are interested in GLP-1 solutions:
GLP-1 usage creates moments—during and after usage—where consumers need support on their weight management journeys, prioritizing certain areas of their diet: nutrient density, protein and dietary fiber.
During GLP-1 medication usage, consumers need to focus on muscle mass retention, minimizing GI discomfort and hydration. After usage, consumers still need satiety support and help in weight regain management.
Dietary fiber can help support consumers in these moments by providing satiety.
Fibersol®, a digestion-resistant soluble dietary fiber, is advantageous during GLP-1 usage and post-GLP-1 usage because it may support satiety and increase naturally occurring GLP-1.
A clinical study has shown 10g of Fibersol® with a meal delayed hunger, stimulated appetite-regulating hormones and increased GLP-1 as a part of a normal physiological response in healthy individuals.5
At 10g with a meal, Fibersol®:
Fibersol® can also support metabolic health as studies have shown that Fibersol® reduces blood glucose and insulin response following a meal in healthy adults. At 4-6g of Fibersol® with each meal, clinical studies have shown that Fibersol®:
In addition to the beneficial effects on GLP-1, satiety and blood sugar, Fibersol® provides other positive wellness impacts:
The satiety, GLP-1 and nutritional benefits of Fibersol® can easily be added to GLP-1 companion products. The low-viscosity soluble prebiotic dietary fiber not only adds nutritional appeal but is also known to enhance positive taste and texture attributes. Fibersol® has been found to balance the flavor profile and improve acceptability of proteins, zero-calorie sweeteners and other ingredients that possess harsh bitter notes.
Fibersol® itself is low in sugar. This is advantageous for formulating reduced sugar foods and beverages that support GLP-1 users. Because it contains very few simple sugars, Fibersol® can:
See how Fibersol® supported feelings of satiety:
Power Packed Apple Cinnamon Bites
Start-Your-Day-Right Breakfast Shake
Savory Hatch Green Chile Clusters
See how Fibersol® helped reduce added sugars:
Frozen Dessert Without a Lick of Added Sugars
Better-For-You Yogurt Smoothie
Blueberry Acerola Superfruit Beverage
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1Liu, L., J. Chen, L. Wang, C. Chen, and L. Chen. 2022. “Association between Different GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions: A Real-World Disproportionality Study Based on FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Database.” Frontiers in Endocrinology 13 (December): 1043789.
2World Obesity Federation. https://www.worldobesity.org/a...
3IQVIA MIDAS, Jun 2023; IQVIA Institute, Dec 2023.
4Outside VoiceSM Fiber Consumer Study, 2019.
5Ye, Z. Arumugam, V., Haugabrooks, E., Williamson, P., and Hendrich, S. 2015. “Soluble dietary fiber (Fibersol®-2) decreased hunger and increased satiety hormones in humans when ingested with a meal,” Nutrition Research. 35: 393-400.
