Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Suddenly, everyone is abuzz about a tiny fiber with massive benefits. Called beta-glucan, the evidence supporting its impact on ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that a type of fiber called beta-glucan can have weight loss benefits. michael vorberg/Getty Images Consuming a diet with adequate fiber is associated with ...

Beta glucan is a type of soluble fiber found naturally in a variety of food sources, such as oats, barley, and rye. It’s associated with numerous health benefits, including lower cholesterol levels ...

The Swiss food giant had wanted to claim that its oat and barley beta-glucan-fortified breakfast cereals – namely its Fitness, Cheerios and Cocoa Puffs sold by the Cereal Partners Worldwide joint ...