Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCFLhVnttuZ/ Given the epidemic of obesity in the US with 30 to 40% of each state’s population dangerously tipping the scales, the diabetes drug semaglutide has become wildly popular.  For those who can’t afford the diet pill or who want a more natural solution, look no further than edible grains like oats, barley, and other foods that contain the soluble fiber beta-glucan. Food scientists at the University of Arizona have studied the effect of various fiber types including beta-glucan in a mouse model.  Only those mice consuming a beta-glucan supplemented diet had an accelerated energy expenditure, reduction in fatty tissues, and weight loss. So if you want some help knocking off those pounds but don’t want or can’t afford the expensive shots, consider regular consumption of foods rich in beta-glucan. Beta-glucan consumption is also associated with a reduction in total and LDL cholesterol and a lower risk of heart disease.  Excellent sources of beta-glucan, besides