If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve probably heard of weight-loss drugs called incretin mimetics, sold under brand names like Wegovy, Saxenda, Zepbound, etc. This class of drugs was approved by the Federal Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes, but after evidence showed they could help with weight loss, the FDA began approving them to treat obesity.
The drug mimics a gut hormone released when a person eats that acts to suppress appetite and create a feeling of fullness, reducing the amount of food and number of calories a person consumes, often leading to weight loss.
For obese or overweight people, in order for these medications to successfully correct the digestive process, they need to exercise daily and eat small, nutritious, high-fiber meals and snacks.
All medications have side effects, but a high-fiber diet may help reduce the bloating, nausea, and abdominal discomfort associated with incretin mimetics, so your daily diet should include lean proteins, healthy fats, low-fat dairy products, and calcium-fortified soybeans in addition to vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes for fiber and nutrients.
