Barley Beta-Glucan
Yes you can with barley beta-glucan
Cholesterol facts: Barley beta-glucan, the best beta-glucan
- Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of barley, oats, mushrooms, and fungi.
- But the type of beta-glucan that’s effective at lowering cholesterol can only be found in barley and oats.
- Barley provides the highest concentration of beta-glucan by volume.
Diabetes facts: The viscous gel advantage
- Cerabeta 4-in-1 Barley Beta-Glucan forms a viscous gel in the gastrointestinal tract.
- This gel slows down the digestion carbohydrates, leading to a more gradual release of glucose into the bloodstream.
- This mechanism helps prevent postprandial hyperglycemia, a common challenge for individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Weight management and gut health facts: The proactive and sustainable approach
- The key bioactive compound found in Cerabeta is barley beta-glucan soluble fiber, which works through 2 main mechanisms.
- Fermentability: In the large intestine, it acts as food for beneficial gut bacteria, promoting a healthy microbiome. This breakdown produces short-chain fatty acids that fuel colon cells and trigger the production of satiety hormones like glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
- Viscosity: This slows down digestion, prevents rapid blood sugar spikes by delaying the conversion of starchy foods into glucose by the enzymes, and it acts like a barrier in the small intestine, allowing for a gradual release of glucose into the bloodstream.
- These combined mechanisms make Cerabeta an excellent way to support weight management and a healthy gut.
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