Constipation on GLP-1s: Gut Health Tips to Support Digestion (Dietitian Explains)

Dealing with constipation on your GLP-1? Registered dietitian Megan Ostler explains what's happening in your gut and the daily habits that can help keep things moving. Interested in personalized healthcare? Check out https://link.joinbelle.com/oioZ4gP Constipation is one of the most common digestive symptoms on semaglutide and tirzepatide, and it's often tied to eating less food, fiber and fluid as your appetite changes. Megan explains what counts as constipation, how meals trigger the gastrocolic reflex, and why eating every 3 to 4 hours can help stimulate digestion. She covers how fiber feeds gut bacteria and softens stool, why fiber and fluids need to work together, how a short walk after meals can help, and which symptoms mean it's time to contact your provider. The live Q&A covers magnesium, fiber and bloating, probiotics, and how long is too long. What you'll learn: What counts as constipation, and what normal can look like How GLP-1s and smaller meals can slow digestion Why regular meals help trigger the gastrocolic reflex How fiber and fluids work together to soften stool Why a short walk after meals can support digestion Red flags that mean it's time to talk with your provider Recorded live in Belle's weekly Thriving on GLP-1s session with registered dietitian Megan Ostler, MS, RDN. More sessions are in the Thriving on GLP-1s: Weekly Live Sessions playlist. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome and weekly wins 2:51 What counts as constipation 4:49 Meals and the gastrocolic reflex 7:09 Why eating less can slow things down 8:34 How fiber supports regularity 11:51 Fiber and fluids work together 12:52 Movement and walks after meals 14:44 Bathroom habits and red flags 16:07 Q&A: magnesium for constipation 18:21 Q&A: can fiber worsen bloating? 20:35 Q&A: are probiotics necessary? 22:20 Q&A: how long before you worry? Questions for our care team? Email care@joinbelle.com Subscribe for more patient education from Belle's providers and dietitians. For educational purposes only, not medical advice. Treatment requires an evaluation by a licensed provider, and individual results vary. #GLP1 #Constipation #GutHealth