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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Overnight Oats Overnight oats are an excellent source of soluble fiber and contain beta-glucan, which is associated with lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Oats Oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 June 2026
Secondly, beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber that naturally occurs in things like oats and barley, increase the number of good bacteria, kill the bad, and lower cholesterol levels at the same time.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Unlike some gel moisturizers that rely on silicones for that slippery texture, this formula layers in humectants like glycerin, betaine, and beta-glucan to deliver actual hydration while still feeling featherlight and almost watery on the skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 May 2026
The beta-glucans in oats don't work alone, though.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
Oats Oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 June 2026
Secondly, beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber that naturally occurs in things like oats and barley, increase the number of good bacteria, kill the bad, and lower cholesterol levels at the same time.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 28 May 2026
Unlike some gel moisturizers that rely on silicones for that slippery texture, this formula layers in humectants like glycerin, betaine, and beta-glucan to deliver actual hydration while still feeling featherlight and almost watery on the skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 May 2026
The beta-glucans in oats don't work alone, though.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
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“Beta-glucan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta-glucan. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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