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 Oats are packed with a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which forms a gel in the gut and helps your body get rid of cholesterol, Abbott explained.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
The grain is rich in beta-glucans, which clinical studies have repeatedly linked to better blood sugar regulation, cholesterol reduction, and a more stable microbiome.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Some examples of soluble fiber include pectin (found in fruits), beta-glucan (found in whole oats) and psyllium husk, which is a plant most often consumed as a supplement.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Promotes Gut Health Oatmeal's beta-glucan is a soluble fiber and a prebiotic with various digestive health benefits.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell 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
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
The grain is rich in beta-glucans, which clinical studies have repeatedly linked to better blood sugar regulation, cholesterol reduction, and a more stable microbiome.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Some examples of soluble fiber include pectin (found in fruits), beta-glucan (found in whole oats) and psyllium husk, which is a plant most often consumed as a supplement.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Promotes Gut Health Oatmeal's beta-glucan is a soluble fiber and a prebiotic with various digestive health benefits.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell 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
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“Beta-glucan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta-glucan. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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