How to Get Beta-Glucan: A Comprehensive Guide to Sources and Benefits
                                
                                
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                                In 1997, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim that beta-glucan from certain oat products could help reduce the risk of heart disease. This recognition highlighted the importance of increasing intake of this powerful soluble fiber and knowing how to get beta-glucan from various dietary and supplemental sources.