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BETA GLUCANS BARLEY
DESCRIPTION : This product consists of the soluble barley fiber containing 7% Beta-Glucans. Beta Glucans are the soluble dietary fiber component of barley and oat bran, thought to have serum cholesterol reducing activity. The Beta Glucans are concentrated from barley by alcohol extraction.
BIOCHEMISTRY : 25%(1-4)-linked Beta-D-Glucan is a polysaccharide, or soluble fiber, component found in a variety of cereals. Beta-Glucans occur in highest amounts in the endosperm of barley and oats. Barley soluble fiber is also rich in tocotrienes, which are anti-oxidants, related to Vitamin E.
PHYSIOLOGY : Reports have shown that barley is able to reduce serum cholesterol in animals and humans. Soluble dietary fibers such as Beta Glucans are important in the diet to help maintain healthy levels of cholesterol in the blood.
INDICATIONS : Beta Glucans have received a lot of media attention due to reports identifying them as the agent in oat bran and barley capable of reducing serum cholesterol and stimulating the immune system. Beta Glucans can be used in place of oat bran in nutritional supplements and products. Beta Glucans are also useful in skin care products. The product is also useful wherever additional anti-oxidants are needed. Soluble Beta Glucans can also be used in weight loss formulas.
TOXICITY, CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS : No known toxicity.