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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Oats, in particular, are high in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that can lower blood sugar and cholesterol, support healthy gut bacteria, and inhibit harmful microbes.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Specifically, oats contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is responsible for their cholesterol-lowering effects.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
According to Twigge, oats contain a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, which is linked with health benefits like lowering cholesterol and reducing heart disease risk.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 13 May 2026
The fast-absorbing cream is formulated with beta-glucan, a humectant that delivers 20 percent more moisture retention than hyaluronic acid.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
One big reason is that oats themselves are rich in complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber, particularly beta-glucan.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Specifically, oats contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is responsible for their cholesterol-lowering effects.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
According to Twigge, oats contain a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, which is linked with health benefits like lowering cholesterol and reducing heart disease risk.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 13 May 2026
The fast-absorbing cream is formulated with beta-glucan, a humectant that delivers 20 percent more moisture retention than hyaluronic acid.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
One big reason is that oats themselves are rich in complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber, particularly beta-glucan.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Beta-glucan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta-glucan. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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