Why does a high-fiber meal promote satiety via GLP-1 secretion in the gut?

💡 Explanation

Fiber fermentation by gut bacteria produces short-chain fatty acids; because these products stimulate enteroendocrine L-cells to secrete GLP-1, which signals satiety to the brain, therefore promoting fullness. This occurs rather than fiber directly acting on the brain or enzymes.

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