Hydrogel-Based Expanding Pill for Weight Loss Shows Promising Results in Trial
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A hydrogel-based expanding pill for weight loss has shown promising results in a trial, sparking discussion on its potential as a non-invasive obesity treatment.
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I wonder how this pill compares to the already quite cheap psyllium husk, and what it does to the stool.
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.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelesis100