February 2014 PMID 23885994

The effect of fiber on satiety and food intake: a systematic review.

Michelle J Clark, Joanne L Slavin

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Discussions reflect a mostly neutral stance toward the article, with users referencing its findings like 'most acute fiber treatments did not enhance satiety,' and engaging through questions about potential recent breakthroughs in fiber research. The tone ranges from analytical to mildly skeptical, emphasizing the nuanced impact of fiber on appetite regulation.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions recognize that the systematic review shows limited immediate effects of fiber on satiety and food intake, indicating a neutral or mixed level of agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show some curiosity, especially through questions about recent discoveries in fiber science and personal health benefits, but overall engagement remains moderate.

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Many posts reference specific findings, such as the high percentage of treatments that did not enhance satiety or reduce intake, demonstrating active reading and analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions highlight the ongoing debate about fiber’s benefits, the overall tone suggests the publication influences current understanding but doesn't cause dramatic shifts in perceptions.

Abstract in brief

  • Epidemiologic studies suggest that higher fiber intake is linked to lower body weight, likely due to increased feelings of fullness and reduced energy consumption.
  • The systematic review found that only about 39% of treatments significantly decreased appetite, and only 22% reduced food or energy intake, with most fibers not having a strong immediate effect.
  • The type or amount of fiber did not consistently influence satiety or energy intake, indicating that most fiber sources do not significantly affect appetite in short-term, acute studies.]

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Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic Review" https://t.co/ocGks27USQ @nicknorwitz @DrEenfeldt https://t.co/ygBkBzil3O

Mar 12, 2023 · 47 likes · 6 shares · 28,287 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

@AllyTransforms @KetoCarnivore @TuckerGoodrich @raphaels7 @DrEenfeldt There are several other metas and lots of RCTS and they all point in the same direction as the first one: on average, fiber has a small positive effect on satiety per calorie. So fiber is the smallest facet of the calculator. https://t.co/QCJmCVVF5G https://t.co/2XZqF6i4k9

Jun 3, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 95,253 followers View post →
komplexkonjugat
@komplexkonjugat · X

@BlackGSODMG @tungmetaller Den här metastudien håller inte med dig. https://t.co/agjHKN89iY • Most acute fiber treatments (61%) did not enhance satiety. • Most acute fiber treatments (78%) did not reduce food intake. • Neither fiber type nor fiber dose were related to satiety response or food intake.

Oct 18, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,262 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

@AllyTransforms There are several other metas and lots of RCTS and they all point in the same direction as the first one: on average, fiber has a small positive effect on satiety per calorie. So fiber is the smallest facet of the calculator. https://t.co/QCJmCVWcVe https://t.co/2XZqF6iC9H

Jun 3, 2023 · 1 like · 95,253 followers View post →
Dr. E
@DrEenfeldt · X

@raphaels7 @nicknorwitz @JoinHava @lowcarbGP @DoctorTro @KenDBerryMD @realMeetJames @LowCarbEyeDoc @BenBikmanPhD @DaveEDanna @jen_unwin It's based on many, many RCTs for the individual components, e.g.: https://t.co/6LDkUwf9Bb https://t.co/D9Ypi3eOoB https://t.co/SverYQX7TT Our combined satiety predictions also align with the overall results of various dietary trials. If you have a study that is NOT aligned

Aug 14, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 63,148 followers View post →
MEATrition.com
@MEATritionCom · X

I just posted "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic Review -- Dietary fiber intake is associated with lower body weight in epidemiologic studies. Most acute fiber treatments (61%) did not enh..." on Reddit https://t.co/I3TKCGdTmL

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 6,364 followers View post →

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Renato Dumbra
@renedumbra · X

@sf2000b @AltuKop @LookingAtYouM8 @attila_a @SamaHoole @BioLayne It's not a matter of opinion: https://t.co/QNUl6XEG7p https://t.co/QkneBkj4k2 https://t.co/weWkgq5U3h https://t.co/UZcoPY4Vep

Nov 14, 2025 · 29 followers View post →
جيلان
@egff · X

@_ALMOSTSHAR https://t.co/aqiOlLzyEH هذة دراسه تقول كل مااكلت الياف كل مانقص الوزن

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Dr Sunil Menon
@drmenonsunil9 · X

RT @DrEenfeldt: @raphaels7 @nicknorwitz @JoinHava @lowcarbGP @DoctorTro @KenDBerryMD @realMeetJames @LowCarbEyeDoc @BenBikmanPhD @DaveEDann…

Aug 15, 2023 · 1 share · 1,281 followers View post →
Dr. E
@DrEenfeldt · X

@raphaels7 @nicknorwitz @JoinHava @lowcarbGP @DoctorTro @KenDBerryMD @realMeetJames @LowCarbEyeDoc @BenBikmanPhD @DaveEDanna @jen_unwin It's based on many, many RCTs for the individual components, e.g.: https://t.co/6LDkUwf9Bb https://t.co/D9Ypi3eOoB https://t.co/SverYQX7TT Our combined satiety predictions also align with the overall results of various dietary trials. If you have a study that is NOT aligned

Aug 14, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 63,148 followers View post →
eleanorina
@_eleanorina · X

RT @tednaiman: @AllyTransforms @KetoCarnivore @TuckerGoodrich @raphaels7 @DrEenfeldt There are several other metas and lots of RCTS and the…

Jun 3, 2023 · 1 share · 3,184 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

@AllyTransforms @KetoCarnivore @TuckerGoodrich @raphaels7 @DrEenfeldt There are several other metas and lots of RCTS and they all point in the same direction as the first one: on average, fiber has a small positive effect on satiety per calorie. So fiber is the smallest facet of the calculator. https://t.co/QCJmCVVF5G https://t.co/2XZqF6i4k9

Jun 3, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 95,253 followers View post →
Ted ⚡️ Naiman
@tednaiman · X

@AllyTransforms There are several other metas and lots of RCTS and they all point in the same direction as the first one: on average, fiber has a small positive effect on satiety per calorie. So fiber is the smallest facet of the calculator. https://t.co/QCJmCVWcVe https://t.co/2XZqF6iC9H

Jun 3, 2023 · 1 like · 95,253 followers View post →
jon furniss
@furniss_jon · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic…

Mar 14, 2023 · 6 shares · 929 followers View post →
Rich Collins
@richcollins · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic…

Mar 13, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,081 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic…

Mar 13, 2023 · 6 shares · 8,594 followers View post →
@LoreofRunning
@LoreofRunning1 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic…

Mar 13, 2023 · 6 shares · 7,879 followers View post →
MEATrition.com
@MEATritionCom · X

I just posted "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic Review -- Dietary fiber intake is associated with lower body weight in epidemiologic studies. Most acute fiber treatments (61%) did not enh..." on Reddit https://t.co/I3TKCGdTmL

Mar 12, 2023 · 1 like · 6,364 followers View post →
Benjamin Bikman
@BenBikmanPhD · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic…

Mar 12, 2023 · 6 shares · 90,651 followers View post →
Vincent S Artale Jr
@VincentArtale · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic…

Mar 12, 2023 · 6 shares · 6,384 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Has their been a revelation in fiber science since 2013? "The Effect of Fiber on Satiety and Food Intake: A Systematic Review" https://t.co/ocGks27USQ @nicknorwitz @DrEenfeldt https://t.co/ygBkBzil3O

Mar 12, 2023 · 47 likes · 6 shares · 28,287 followers View post →
Rich Collins
@richcollins · X

RT @alephh: Fiber vs Satiety & Food Intake (Systematic Review) – Most acute fiber treatments (61%) did not enhance satiety – Most (78%) did…

Dec 28, 2022 · 1 share · 2,081 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Fiber vs Satiety & Food Intake (Systematic Review) – Most acute fiber treatments (61%) did not enhance satiety – Most (78%) did not reduce food intake - Plus, treatments that had a benefit on satiety often had little impact on energy intake & vice versa https://t.co/3lRrvGFtpu

Dec 28, 2022 · 1 share · 390 followers View post →
Live Vitae
@livevitaeuk · X

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Feb 3, 2022 · 13,085 followers View post →
komplexkonjugat
@komplexkonjugat · X

@BlackGSODMG @tungmetaller Den här metastudien håller inte med dig. https://t.co/agjHKN89iY • Most acute fiber treatments (61%) did not enhance satiety. • Most acute fiber treatments (78%) did not reduce food intake. • Neither fiber type nor fiber dose were related to satiety response or food intake.

Oct 18, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,262 followers View post →
Allison Webel
@allisonwebelPhD · X

@American_Heart A nurse, researcher & teacher of evidence-based practice I am surprised the evidence-based benefits of fiber are missing from this thread. I eat oatmeal a few times/week & dietary fiber: a) Has many health benefits e.g., https://t.co/5dLPw9I85s b) Fills me up so I don't snack https://t.co/UonJCaXxpt

Sep 26, 2019 · 1 like · 941 followers View post →