beta-glucan
noun
beta-glu·can
ˈbā-tə-ˈglü-ˌkan 
-kən
: any of several polysaccharides consisting of glucose units and including one found in endosperm cell walls of cereal grains (such as barley and oats)
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Promotes Gut Health Oatmeal's beta-glucan is a soluble fiber and a prebiotic with various digestive health benefits.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Oat milk contains some fiber and heart-healthy beta-glucans, which aren’t found in cow's milk.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
It’s packed with calming ingredients like oat kernel extract, beta-glucan, and panthenol to support the skin barrier, while glycerin helps lock in moisture.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Fruiting bodies contain higher concentrations of bioactive compounds like hericenones, erinacines, and beta-glucans, all of which are linked to benefits like brain and immune health.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Oat milk contains some fiber and heart-healthy beta-glucans, which aren’t found in cow's milk.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
It’s packed with calming ingredients like oat kernel extract, beta-glucan, and panthenol to support the skin barrier, while glycerin helps lock in moisture.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Fruiting bodies contain higher concentrations of bioactive compounds like hericenones, erinacines, and beta-glucans, all of which are linked to benefits like brain and immune health.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Beta-glucan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta-glucan. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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