NEW - Barley Beta Glucan is a high ß-glucan concentrate derived from Barley (60% ß Glucan concentrate) with uncharacteristic high viscosity. The importance of viscosity has been accepted by the FDA and well documented by leading fiber scientists 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 many leading ß-glucan concentrates.

ß-glucan is found in the cell walls of grains and our Barley Beta Glucan is derived using a proprietary and patented process which allows the structure of the natural grain to remain relatively unchanged, preserving the original high viscosity of ß-glucan. Just a 1.25 gram serving of this novel ingredient offer the multiple heart health advantages of consuming four bowls of oatmeal! No other ß-glucan concentrate available is like our Barley Beta Glucan!

The FDA accepts viscosity as a key property: “…we accept that viscosity is a major physiochemical property responsible for physiological effects of consuming soluble fiber...”

~ Federal Register Volume 67, No 191, pp 61778

 

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 binds to them, increasing the liver's capacity to metabolize cholesterol for bile acid synthesis. The body uses cholesterol (removing it from the blood stream) to replace the lost bile.

ß-glucan has also been positively linked in the scientific literature to a wide range of other positive medical effects. 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.

Research in these areas has been conducted by a wide range of excellent research organizations, including the US Centers for Disease Control, USDA Human Nutrition Research Center, and the CSIRO Division of Human Nutrition (Australia)

Cholesterol response:

· helps maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range

· helps support cardiovascular health

· provides nutritional support for the maintenance of a healthy heart

· is clinically proven to help maintain a healthy heart

· has been clinically proven to promote healthy cholesterol levels already within a normal range

Glycemic response:

· helps to moderate glucose absorption of dietary sugars into the bloodstream

· is clinically proven to improve Glycemic response

· consuming before ingesting high-glycemic foods, the rate of dietary glucose absorbed can be reduced

· is a highly viscous fiber that helps maintain a healthier rate of absorption of glucose into the bloodstream

· is clinically proven to moderate the rate of dietary glucose absorption

· helps promote healthy blood glucose levels after meals

· helps maintain blood sugar levels that are already within normal range

· helps manage blood glucose levels that are already within normal range

· is clinically proven to help maintain a healthy heart

Satiety and weight loss:

· helps support weight loss maintenance

· assists with weight loss by moderating glucose absorption thereby reducing cravings associated with consuming high glycemic foods

· assists with weight loss by reducing glycemic response and decreasing hunger cravings

· can assist with the weight-loss effects of diet and exercise

· helps provide a sensation of satiety when taken prior to meals

· helps suppress appetite when taken prior to meals

· increases satiety and helps promote weight loss

· suppresses appetite and helps promote weight loss

· helps you feel full and more satisfied, reducing the temptation to overeat

· increases satiety and reduces the temptation to overeat

· helps to manage weight - feel full longer after eating

· helps curb appetite

Regulatory Status:
Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) as a food ingredient in the USA.