Beta-Glucan
Beta-glucan from oats and barley has an FDA-authorized health claim for reducing risk of coronary heart disease at ≥3 g/day. Considered safe with substantial scientific evidence.
What it is
Soluble dietary fiber composed of beta-linked glucose polymers found in oats, barley, yeast, and mushrooms.
Soluble fiber; thickening agent; functional ingredient for cholesterol reduction.
What regulators actually say
"Diets high in soluble fiber from whole oats, including oat bran and rolled oats, may reduce the risk of heart disease."
"A cause and effect relationship has been established between the consumption of beta-glucans from oats and barley and the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Authorized health claim 21 CFR 101.81; GRAS
European Union — EFSA
Authorized health claim Reg 432/2012
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