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Has anyone dealt with kpv peptide for inflammatory bowel?

andrew_nyc Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 8:45 PM 16 replies 2,158 viewsPage 1 of 4
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andrew_nyc
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Jan 23, 2024 at 8:45 PM#1

Constipation replaced nausea at around week five and has been the more persistent of the two by a wide margin.

Soluble versus insoluble is the distinction that matters: psyllium and oat beta-glucan hold water; wheat bran adds bulk. On slowed transit with low intake, the first helps and the second often does not.

What I am after is whether fiber actually helps GLP-1 constipation or whether the evidence is borrowed from a different population.

I would rather have one careful answer than five confident ones.

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Jan 23, 2024 at 8:56 PM#2

Short answer first, then the reasoning. The mechanism is slowed transit plus reduced intake, and that combination determines which interventions work. Less food means less bulk, slower motility means more water reabsorbed, and the result is a smaller, drier, slower stool. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to a system that is already moving slowly, which is why it frequently makes things worse. Soluble fiber holds water and is the better first choice, and an osmotic agent works with the mechanism rather than against it.

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Jan 23, 2024 at 9:07 PM#3
pete_manc_UK said:
The mechanism is slowed transit plus reduced intake, and that combination determines which interventions work.

Gastroparesis symptoms with constipation: the delayed gastric emptying from GLP-1 agonists can cause early satiety, bloating, and feeling "full" for hours after a small meal.

Tips: eat your protein FIRST (most important macro), then vegetables, then carbs last. Chew thoroughly — 20-30 chews per bite isn't excessive. Avoid carbonated beverages with meals. If symptoms are severe, your doctor may recommend a gastric emptying study.

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Jan 23, 2024 at 9:18 PM#4
andrew_nyc said:
Constipation replaced nausea at around week five and has been the more persistent of the two by a wide margin.

This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so. The escalation order that reflects the mechanism: water and salt first, then soluble fiber, then magnesium or an osmotic agent, then a stimulant only briefly and only if the osmotic has failed. Stimulants first is the commonest error and the one most likely to end in a cycle of dependence.

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Jan 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM#5

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.

Sulfur burps on constipation — the most underrated side effect nobody warned me about. 🤢 The smell is absolutely vile and comes on without warning.

What finally helped: eliminating eggs and cruciferous vegetables. Also, eating smaller portions and chewing thoroughly reduces the gas production.

If sulfur burps persist beyond 2-3 weeks, talk to your provider — it could indicate gastroparesis that needs medical attention.

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