In fact, in 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim stating that beta glucan from whole oats, oat bran, and whole oat flour might reduce the risk of heart disease .

Health Benefits. Immune Response. Beta glucan can act as an immune system activator and cell response modifier. The binding of beta glucan to specific receptors can cause a cellular response that ...

Beta-glucans are types of fiber found in the cells of certain types of yeast, algae, bacteria, and fungi. They are also found in certain plants, such as oats and barley. Studies also show that ...

In a chat with Dr Annie Black, Global Scientific Director, Lancôme, she elaborates on skin health, why beta-glucan is the new ingredient to watch out for and more… Edited excerpts What is your ...

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin claim to have developed a new oat variety that is richer in beta glucan, a compound that has been linked to heart health. default-output-block.skip-main ...

Scientists working for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) are developing new techniques to produce bread with high beta-glucan content in a bid to create a loaf with increased functionally and ...