Barley beta-glucan can significantly reduce waist and visceral fat

The results of some research show that in the daily diet, high β-glucan diet can increase the viscosity of the human intestinal tract, slow down the stomach emptying, then it makes digest and absorb food more easier and can reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. This may be related to an increase in intestinal mucosity caused by the intake of β-glucan, and subsequent increase in bile acid and neutral sterol excretion, all these have reduced the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. Therefore, regular consumption of β-glucan-rich barley or oats can help people control weight.