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Article: 25% more fat burning with Fiber?

25% more fat burning with Fiber?

 I was reading an entry in Nutrition Facts on how to boost fat burning by 25% (Dennis, 2026) and was impressed by the research.

Dennis centered upon a foundational clinical study with exciting result: adding small amounts of fiber to our diet can boost up fat burning by 25% (Davis et al., 2009). My only issue was that the research was 15 years old . 

As we all know, weight loss enjoys a large body of literature and fiber plays a big role of goodness, so let's look at recent literature which still insists and builds upon historical data on fiber and weight loss.  

According to Li (2023), it is fiber, polyphenols, and a good gut microbiota that contribute and enhences the body's fat burning mechanism. 

Padmawar (2023) adds that an Indian diet with fiber boosts health and prevents disease. He et al. (2022), Akhlaghi (2024), and Deehan et al. (2024)  - agree. Dietary fiber improves the microbiome as prebiotic, influencing fat metabolism alongside polyphenols, peptides and alkaloids (Younis et al., 2025).

Last week we discussed the smart formula of Weight Less - and this week, I'd like to add a gentle fiber that can boosts heart health, liver, and creates a powerful matrix for the organisms in the gut to grow and flourish:   Beta Glucan Synbiotic.

All the aspects that the literature calls for to support fat burning metabolic function is found in this mix of gluten free oat beta glucan, red beet root, inulin and probiotics. 

Two tablespoons of the Beta Glucan in water, or juices such as watermelon, pineapple , or apple will increase fiber, polyphenols, and probiotics. It is a powerful combination for metabolic health.

Take a look at the references to learn more about the latest research into fiber and weight loss. 

Beta Glucan Synbiotic

Yours, 

Dohrea Bardell, PhD

References 

  • Akhlaghi, M. (2024). The role of dietary fibers in regulating appetite, an overview of mechanisms and weight consequences. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 64(10), 3139-3150. Abstract
  • Davis, J. N., Alexander, K. E., Ventura, E. E., Toledo-Corral, C. M., & Goran, M. I. (2009). Inverse relation between dietary fiber intake and visceral adiposity in overweight Latino youth1. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 90(5), 1160. 
  • Dennis, K. (2026, January 14). How to boost fat burning by 25%. Nutrition Facts. Article
  • Deehan, E. C., Mocanu, V., & Madsen, K. L. (2024). Effects of dietary fibre on metabolic health and obesity. Nature reviews Gastroenterology & hepatology, 21(5), 301-318. Abstract
  • Dharashivkar, S., Gaikwad, M., Warghade, G., & Ghude, T. (2023). Role of Dietary Fiber in Gut Health. In Food Supplements and Dietary Fiber in Health and Disease (pp. 163-186). Apple Academic Press.
  • He, Y., Wang, B., Wen, L., Wang, F., Yu, H., Chen, D., ... & Zhang, C. (2022). Effects of dietary fiber on human health. Food Science and Human Wellness, 11(1), 1-10. 
  • Li, W. W. (2023). Eat to beat your diet: burn fat, heal your metabolism, and live longer. Balance.
  • Padmawar, A. R. (2023). INDIAN DIETARY FIBERS, THEIR ROLE IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND DISEASE PREVENTION. European Journal of Biomedical, 10(11), 317-323.
  • Wilson, K. (2023). High Fiber Diet: Ultimate Guide to Lose Weight, Restore Your Health, and Lifestyle Changes. Adidas Wilson.
  • Younis, M. I., Tlay, R. H., Altemimi, A. B., Ruan, Z., & Abedelmaksoud, T. G. (2025). Synergistic effects of bioactive compounds on human adiposity mechanisms of fat loss and fat accumulation. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(10), e71061.Abstract

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