How to Use beta-glucan in a Sentence

beta-glucan

noun
  • Oats are rich in a type of fiber called beta-glucan.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The beta-glucans in oats don't work alone, though.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
  • Oat milk contains some fiber and heart-healthy beta-glucans, which aren’t found in cow's milk.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
  • What skin types or concerns is beta-glucan best suited for?
    — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Oats Oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 June 2026
  • Supports heart health and helps reduce cholesterol due to its beta-glucan fiber.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • All oats contain a special type of fiber called beta-glucan, which may aid digestion.
    — Regina Windsor, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Oat bread contains beta-glucan, which can help lower your cholesterol levels.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that forms a thick, gel-like substance in the stomach.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Oats also contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
  • When oats sit in liquid overnight, the beta-glucan has time to absorb water and begin dissolving.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • Oats and barley are rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that supports healthy gut bacteria.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Their digestive benefits may be due to beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber.
    — Regina Windsor, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Like other fibers, beta-glucan forms a gel in your stomach, which increases the thickness of food as it is digested.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • Oatmeal’s beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026
  • Oatmeal's beta-glucan fiber helps curb hunger, supports weight loss, and reduces harmful visceral fat.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
  • The cholesterol-lowering power of oatmeal comes from beta-glucan.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • Oats help manage cholesterol and promote healthy constipation with their beta-glucan fiber.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
  • Oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which is fermented by gut bacteria in your large intestine.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Oatmeal contains beta-glucan, a fiber linked to cholesterol benefits.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
  • Is beta-glucan a good moisturizer?
    — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The cholesterol-lowering effects of beta-glucan depend on its ability to dissolve and form a gel.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • Research shows that beta-glucan reduces post-meal blood sugar by making the food being digested thicker.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Oats Oats are an excellent source of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that may help stabilize blood sugar.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • Oats contain beta-glucan, a special soluble fiber that feeds helpful gut bacteria.
    — Brandi Jones, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
  • So, rather than ponder if beta-glucan is better than hyaluronic acid, harness both of their attributes for a short and long-term moisture solution.
    — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
  • This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Barley Like oats, barley has a naturally high beta-glucan content.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2026
  • 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.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to protein and fiber, oat bread contains beta-glucan, a soluble fiber naturally found in oats, barley, and rye.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026

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