India, Feb. 20 -- Fibre has long been praised for supporting gut health - from keeping digestion regular to nourishing beneficial gut bacteria and regulating appetite-related hormones. But beyond better digestion, can it actually help with weight loss? And if so, how does it work?

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and widely followed health content creator, has broken down what fibre can and cannot realistically do for weight loss, explaining which works better: whole foods or supplements. In an Instagram video shared on February 19, the surgeon outlines five key mechanisms that are triggered when you eat fibre, explaining how each one can support weight loss and improve overall metabolic health.

According to Dr Rajan, fibre physically...