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Nutrient #4: Beta-glucans

7 Benefits of Beta-glucans


Beta-glucans are types of fiber found in certain plants such as oats and barley - that has been gaining interest due to their multiple medicinal properties.


This is because of the following reported benefits:


  1. It helps lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
  2. Supports the immune system to help it in fighting tumors and bacteria.
  3. Assists weight loss as it contains ample amounts of fiber, which can help you feel fuller, and eat less.
  4. Improves blood sugar control by making the body process sugar slower.
  5. Reduces the risk of a serious infection after surgery.
  6. Helps maintain healthy joints and nerves.
  7. Enhances blood circulation and promotes metabolism.


Ways to consume/use Beta-glucans:


  1. Commonly consumed naturally as food.
  2. Also available in cream form that can be applied topically on the skin.
  3. Dietary supplements in capsules or as injectable forms.


Beta-Glucans is one of 20 powerful nutrients in this series.


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Research:

El Khoury, D., et al. "Beta glucan: health benefits in obesity and metabolic syndrome." Journal of nutrition and metabolism 2012 (2012).

Daou, Cheickna, and Hui Zhang. "Oat beta‐glucan: its role in health promotion and prevention of diseases." Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety 11.4 (2012): 355-365.

Braaten, J. T., et al. "Oat beta-glucan reduces blood cholesterol concentration in hypercholesterolemic subjects." European journal of clinical nutrition 48.7 (1994): 465-474.

Ciecierska, Anna, et al. "Nutraceutical functions of beta-glucans in human nutrition." Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny 70.4 (2019).

Liu, Yanjun. "Beta-glucan effects on pasting properties and potential health benefits of flours from different oat lines." (2010).

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