Rockville: A new study on obesity has revealed that a type of fiber called beta-glucan is more effective in promoting weight loss compared to other types of fiber.
The authors suggest that beta-glucan could be a promising dietary strategy for treating digestive diseases.
According to the study published in the Journal of Nutrition, a high-fiber diet has many benefits, such as lowering cholesterol, maintaining healthy glucose levels in the blood, and overall gut health.
Researchers noted that increasing fiber intake in the diet can help maintain a healthy microbiome in humans, provide satiety which aids in reducing overeating, promote weight loss, and improve digestive health.
A fiber-rich diet can help control blood sugar levels, thus reducing insulin resistance.