page_title: Oat beta-glucan
hierarchical_section_title: Oat beta-glucan
caption_attribution_description: chemical structure of Beta-1,3-1,4-glucan (lichenin, lichenan, moss starch)
context_page_description: Oat β-glucans are water-soluble β-glucans derived from the endosperm of oat kernels known for their dietary contribution as components of soluble fiber. Due to their property to lower cholesterol and potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, oat β-glucans have been assigned a qualified health claim by the European Food Safety Authority and the US Food and Drug Administration.
context_section_description: Oat β-glucans are water-soluble β-glucans derived from the endosperm of oat kernels known for their dietary contribution as components of soluble fiber. Due to their property to lower cholesterol and potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, oat β-glucans have been assigned a qualified health claim by the European Food Safety Authority and the US Food and Drug Administration.
caption: Oat β-glucan repeat structure
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