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Evidence

Strong evidence

Common protocol3 g/day oat or barley beta-glucan——

Protocols mapped

1 goal-specific

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Timing

Across meals with adequate fluid

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Expected effect

Study-specific; commonly several weeks

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Primary uses

LDL-cholesterol reductionSoluble fiberPost-meal glucose

Watch for

Gas · Bloating

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