# Gastric emptying

> Gastric emptying is the rate at which food leaves the stomach; GLP-1 medications slow it, which extends fullness and can cause nausea or bloating.

Also known as: delayed gastric emptying
Category: side-effect
Canonical URL: https://elevateglp.com/glossary/gastric-emptying

Slower emptying is a core part of how these medications reduce appetite. It also explains why large, high-fat, or fibrous meals feel uncomfortable and why smaller, protein-forward meals work better.

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Source: https://elevateglp.com/glossary/gastric-emptying
Publisher: Elevate GLP (https://elevateglp.com) — supplements for people on GLP-1 medications.
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