Why You're So Bloated on Ozempic
About this episode
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses the impact of GLP-1 medications on weight loss and muscle preservation, along with the challenges of fiber intake.
You might think the number dropping on the scale is the whole win, but on a GLP-1, a meaningful share of what you're losing may be muscle, not fat, and the fiber that's supposed to help can quietly make things worse. In this solo episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses: Why 25–40% of the weight lost on GLP-1 medications can be lean mass, and how to protect your muscle with adequate protein (1.2–1.5 g/kg) and resistance training The GLP-1 fiber paradox and why these drugs need fiber to work, but make it hard to tolerate, and why 40–70% of patients hit GI side effects like bloating and constipation When to fiber max vs. fiber mine, plus how to reintroduce fiber gradually so you get the gut benefits without the bloat, bezoars, or obstruction risk Get this balance right, and you keep your muscle, calm your gut, and let the medication do its job instead of ending up bloated, constipated, and quietly losing strength. Thank you to our sponsors: Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/drlyon BodyHealth - Use the code LYON20 to get 20% off your first order https://bit.ly/3TJVSsv Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place today. Visit https://bit.ly/4q3ggRp and…
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