Redefine YOUR weight-loss success story (Here’s how)

Today’s conversation is a bit ironic to me.

Because what I’m about to tell you about is an idea that I had 30 years ago that’s only now coming to fruition—but not by myself.

And if it works…

Well, it’ll be a total game-changer for anyone looking to lose weight.

A plate half-full

Researchers recently developed a vibrating capsule. It tricks your body into thinking you’re full.

It’s called the Vibrating Ingestible BioElectronic Stimulator (VIBES). And it’s about the size of a large, adult multivitamin pill. It’s designed to be consumed prior to a meal.

Once ingested, the VIBES capsule vibrates for about 40 minutes. (This seems reasonable since most meals are consumed in 30 minutes. Plus, it takes the stomach about one hour to digest before sending what remains to the small intestine.)

Ultimately, it works by stimulating internal receptors that signal to the brain a sense of satiety (fullness).

In a preliminary study on Yorkshire pigs—who were used since their gastric anatomy is similar to humans—those treated with VIBES ate nearly 40 percent less food compared to controls.

In fact, after two weeks, the VIBES-treated pigs only consumed about 58 percent of their meals, on average.

Wouldn’t it be nice to only consume half of what is on our plate… and still feel full!?

Moreover, the VIBES capsule passed out of the treated pigs after 4.4 days, on average. In humans, it’s thought to pass in about 24 hours.

You have options

These findings certainly piqued my interest. So, I started doing a little digging…

Turns out there’s another similar device called Plenity (Gelesis).

It’s a hydrogel device that’s delivered as three oral capsules. Once ingested, the capsules expand with water in the stomach to create that feeling of fullness.

Plenity is FDA approved for weight management. However, it seems most insurance companies won’t cover it. (Another example of how Big Business dictates your healthcare.)

Now, I’ve been practicing medicine—specifically, nutritional medicinal—for over 30 years. And it’s exciting to see non-pharmaceutical treatment options being explored to help people lose or maintain a healthy weight.

I have always liked the idea of a weight-loss device since it’s likely to host less side effects than a weight-loss drug.

If nothing else, this preliminary research is fascinating. And it gives me some hope for helping to curb the obesity epidemic.

Of course, if you’re someone who struggles with weight, I want you to know there are many options available to you. I even explore the pros and cons of weight-loss surgery in the current issue of my monthly newsletter, Logical Health Alternatives.

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Source:

“Could a vibrating, ingestible capsule help treat obesity?” Medical News Today, 12/29/2023. (medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vibrating-ingestible-capsule-help-treat-obesity)