High-Fat High-Sugar Diet And β-Glucan

The researchers found that the animals on the 10% beta-glucan diets had significantly less weight gain despite their high-fat, high-sugar diet, as well as significantly less fat mass yet significantly higher retention of lean mass. These mice also demonstrated sustained energy expenditure, measured by their movements over 24-hour periods.

The beta-glucan cohort were also the only group to show improved insulin sensitivity and beneficial blood-sugar levels throughout the 18 weeks.