A healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Beta-glucan is a soluble dietary fiber that occurs naturally and rich sources include oats and barley, although cereals and some fungi contain small amounts.
Numerous studies prove the positive effects of oat beta-glucan on reducing cholesterol levels, and so reducing the risk of CVD. To discover more about oat beta-glucan cholesterol-lowering effects, downloads DSM’s white paper and access information on the latest research, as well as ongoing work to determine consumption recommendations.