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beta-glucan

noun

beta-glucan

noun
1

A group of polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, bacteria, and fungi.

  • Similar to grains, oats are well-known for their dietary content, beta-glucan in this case. Beta-glucan is a type of fiber, unique to oats that can help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body.1991, Cornelia M. Parkinson, Cooking with Oats: Oat Bran, Oatmeal, and More, Storey Publishing, →ISBN, page 4:

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