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Barley Beta Glucan
is a high ß-glucan
concentrate derived from
Barley (60% ßG concentrate)
with uncharacteristic high
viscosity. The importance of
viscosity has been accepted
by the FDA and well
documented by leading fiber
scientist as the major
property responsible for the
physiological effects of
consuming viscous soluble
fiber, i.e., lower blood
lipids.
Barley Beta Glucan
has been shown to be as much
as 80 times more viscous
than leading ß-glucan
concentrates.
ß-glucan is found in the
cell wells of grains and by
using a proprietary and
patented process we allow
the structure of the natural
grain to remain relatively
unchanged, preserving the
original high viscosity of
ß-glucan. Just a few grams
of this novel ingredient
offer the multiple heart
health advantages of
consuming four bowls of
oatmeal!
No other ß-glucan
concentrate available is
like Barley Beta Glucan!
Read the Barley Beta Glucan Label
Product Description:
ß-Glucan concentrate
(soluble dietary fiber)
obtained from barley (60% by
weight). Barley ß-Glucan is
a natural viscous
polysaccharide (fiber)
comprised of individual
glucose molecules that are
linked together by a series
of beta (1-3) and beta (1-4)
linkages.
Science:
Numerous scientific studies
have demonstrated the
positive effects of ß-glucan
on helping maintain
cholesterol levels that are
already within the normal
range.*
In general, high viscosity
ß-glucan is believed to work
by increasing the viscosity
of the contents within the
intestinal tract. Binding of
bile acids is one of the
proposed mechanisms of ß-glucan.
Fecal excretion of bile
acids is increased when
viscous ß-glucan bind to
them, increasing the liver's
capacity to metabolize
cholesterol for bile acid
synthesis. Other studies
have confirmed a significant
reduction in glycemic
response related to the high
viscosity of ß-glucan. ß-Glucan
also offers health benefits
for the cardiovascular
system, blood glucose levels
and weight management.
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