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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The blend of magnesium PCA, zinc PCA, and sodium PCA supports your skin barrier, while glycerin draws in moisture, and beta-glucan hydrates like a pro.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 July 2025
Oats also contain fiber, iron, and beta-glucan, a soluble fiber supporting heart and digestive health.4
Soybeans are an excellent source of protein.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Seaweed, particularly sugar kelp, naturally fills these gaps with a potent mix of insoluble fibers such as fucoidan, beta-glucan, alginate, and cellulose.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Certain grains are particularly high in fiber, especially beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that helps improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Secondly, that mycelium lacks beneficial compounds like beta-glucans, which are known for certain potential immune-boosting properties and are more plentiful in fruiting bodies.
—Mattha Busby, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Overnight Oats Overnight oats are easy to prepare and high in a kind of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which may lower heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol and blood pressure.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 June 2025
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Some fiber supplements, such as psyllium husk and beta-glucans, have been shown to support health by improving cholesterol, digestion, and blood sugar levels, says Phillips.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 5 June 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 July 2025
Oats also contain fiber, iron, and beta-glucan, a soluble fiber supporting heart and digestive health.4
Soybeans are an excellent source of protein.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Seaweed, particularly sugar kelp, naturally fills these gaps with a potent mix of insoluble fibers such as fucoidan, beta-glucan, alginate, and cellulose.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Certain grains are particularly high in fiber, especially beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that helps improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Secondly, that mycelium lacks beneficial compounds like beta-glucans, which are known for certain potential immune-boosting properties and are more plentiful in fruiting bodies.
—Mattha Busby, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Overnight Oats Overnight oats are easy to prepare and high in a kind of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which may lower heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol and blood pressure.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 June 2025
Read More: Why Your Breakfast Should Start With a Vegetable
Some fiber supplements, such as psyllium husk and beta-glucans, have been shown to support health by improving cholesterol, digestion, and blood sugar levels, says Phillips.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 5 June 2025
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“Beta-glucan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta-glucan. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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