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Beta-glucan
Established research area
A soluble fiber found in oats and mushrooms, studied for effects on cholesterol and often discussed with gut health.
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Commonly noted
- Commonly noted
- Beta-glucan is a soluble, viscous dietary fiber found in whole oats and barley; US food regulation recognizes it among the soluble fibers eligible for a heart-related health claim when eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Source: US FDA (21 CFR 101.81)
Foods and products containing it
CordycepsSupplement
Enoki mushroomFoodBeta-glucan (supplement)Supplement
Oat milkFoodMushroomsFoodMushroom blendSupplementEuglenaSupplementPortobello mushroomsFoodAHCCSupplement
OatmealFood
Mochi-mugi (waxy barley)FoodInstant oatsFoodRyeFoodShiitake mushroomsFoodReishiSupplementOatsFoodMaitake mushroomFoodChagaSupplementBarleyFood
Enoki mushroomFoodBeta-glucan (supplement)SupplementOat milkFoodMushroomsFoodMushroom blendSupplementEuglenaSupplementPortobello mushroomsFoodAHCCSupplementOatmealFoodMochi-mugi (waxy barley)FoodInstant oatsFoodRyeFoodShiitake mushroomsFoodReishiSupplementOatsFoodMaitake mushroomFoodChagaSupplementBarleyFood