New vibrating pill tricks your stomach into feeling full

"Vibes" pill mimics food signals, decreasing food intake by 40% in pigs

22-Dec-2023

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Scientists developed a vibrating pill called "Vibes" to help dieters feel full.

The pill, still in trials with pigs, reduced their food intake by 40%.

Vibes works by mimicking the feel of food in the stomach, sending fullness signals to the brain.

It's non-invasive, temporary, and exits the body naturally.

Costs are expected to be minimal, ranging from cents to a dollar.

Unlike some weight-loss drugs, Vibes is drug-free, avoiding side effects.

“...offers an alternative and potentially synergistic approach to other available therapies,” - Giovanni Traverso, co-author of the research.

Further research is needed, but Vibes shows promise for future weight management.

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Giovanni Traverso

Physician-Scientist, assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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New vibrating pill tricks your stomach into feeling full