New fiber effective for weight maintenance in diabetics

October 16th, 2006 | by David Spelts |

A new fiber (FBCx) was shown to be effecive against weight gain and improved triglyceride levels (about 8%), a marker for insulin levels.

Viscous fibers seem to be more effective at blunting glycemic responses than insoluble fibers. Expect more of these fibers to appear on the scene in the next few years.

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