FAQ

1. Is Barely Craving doctor recommended?

Barely Craving is recommended by physicians and doctors as a great option to improve your blood sugar levels and increase daily fibre intake. Meet Our Advisory Panel.

2. Can Barely Craving help me avoid sugar spikes so I can feel fuller longer?

Soluble fibres like barley beta-glucan in NutraStat, create a gel-like substance in the intestines. This lining slows the digestion of carbohydrates and sugar, resulting in a slower and more consistent absorption of sugar into your bloodstream. A slower, more consistent digestion of glucose will help you avoid the feeling of “sugar spikes” between meals, and will leave you feeling fuller for longer, which may help you eat less throughout the day to control your weight.

3. Is Barely beta-glucan approved?

Barley beta-glucan has been extensively researched and approved by health agencies like Health Canada, the FDA and the EFSA to maintain blood sugar levels. That is why we carefully crafted NutraStat, the natural fibre health supplement.

4. Why is soluble fibre important for my diet?

Soluble fibre is important for your diet because it can lower your risk of diabetes by moderating your blood sugar levels, decrease your risk of heart disease by lowering your cholesterol levels, help you maintain a healthy weight by keeping you fuller for longer, and help with athletic performance by acting  as a prebiotic

5. Can you explain in detail what GLP-1 is and how it relates to weight loss?

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a natural hormone secreted by L-cells in the gastrointestinal tract which signals you to feel full when you've eaten enough. GLP-1 helps maintain stable blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion when blood sugar rises, slowing down stomach emptying, and signaling the liver to conserve its energy stores (glycogen).

GLP-1 is also produced in our brain after we eat, as a physiological regulator of appetite and caloric intake. Imagine GLP-1 as a tiny switch in your gut and brain that tells you "I'm full!". When GLP-1 levels rise, we feel satiated and less likely to overeat.

The presence of the GLP-1 satiating hormone usually lasts for only a few minutes in our blood depending on what we eat. This is partly because an enzyme (DPP-4) breaks down GLP-1 hormone as a natural process in our body, and our kidneys also help eliminate GLP-1 from the bloodstream.

6. Is there anything I can do to naturally produce the satiating hormone GLP-1 in my body?

Yes. Consuming protein and soluble and fermentable fibre can be powerful tools for weight management because they work together to increase satiety.

Protein triggers the initial production of GLP-1 in the small intestine. Beta-glucan in barley, a soluble and fermentable fibre, enhances GLP-1 production once it reaches the colon, providing a sustained and prolonged release of this satiating hormone.

This combination keeps you feeling fuller for longer, and at the same time nurtures your body and your microbiome, preventing muscle loss and gastrointestinal problems.

7. Is there a natural barley beta-glucan supplement to help me curb cravings and increase satiety without consuming lots of carbohydrates from barley or oats?

Yes. Barely Craving soluble barley beta-glucan has been carefully developed to give you all the health benefits to increase satiety to manage weight, without unnecessary intake of excess carbohydrates.

By taking Barely Craving you’ll consume 8 times less barley starch (which would be converted into sugar by the digestive enzymes). This means less calories.

8. What about things like sleep, exercise and a balanced diet?

While incorporating Barely Craving barley beta-glucan into your diet is a great step, it's crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and adequate sleep.

9. What are Ozempic and Wegovy?

Ozempic and Wegovy are the man-made versions of the satiety hormone GLP-1. Both are prescription medications invented in Denmark that have become popular for weight loss.

Ozempic was initially approved in Canada and the United States as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but its prescription off-label is now in high demand among people wanting to lose weight. 

Wegovy is a higher dosage version of Ozempic that was specifically approved by Health Canada and FDA for chronic weight management.

While these medications can be helpful for weight management in certain cases of obesity when used alongside lifestyle changes, their long-term effectiveness hinges on weekly injections. This ongoing commitment may not be suitable for everyone's weight loss goals.

10. Do Ozempic and Wegovy contain a semaglutide?

Yes, their active ingredient is called semaglutide, a man-made version of your natural satiety hormone GLP-1. However, the difference is that this semaglutide does not last in your body for minutes, but for about a week.

11. How do Ozempic and Wegovy work?

Ozempic and Wegovy work by mimicking a natural hormone in your body called GLP-1, which tells you to feel full when you've eaten enough. Imagine your body has a "fullness signal" (GLP-1) that fades in minutes because clean-up crews (DPP-4 enzyme) and helpers (kidneys) naturally remove it.

Semaglutide in Ozempic and Wegovy is different. It has a special "shield" that protects it from being removed from your body, allowing it to last much longer (around a week) in your blood at a higher concentration than the natural GLP-1.