Beta Glucans

Beta Glucans

Evidence status

Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.

35 papers · 0 claims · 102 outcomes scored

Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) severe
increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) severe
abdominal cramps moderate
diarrhoea moderate
fatigue moderate
Increased bowel movement frequency moderate
rash mild
vomiting mild

Drug interactions

Dexamethasone moderate decreases effect
Rifampicin moderate increases concentration
Envafolimab moderate increases effect
Doxorubicin minor increases concentration
Endostar minor increases effect

Sources

  1. 1. The effect of moderate weight loss, with or without (1, 3)(1, 6)-β-glucan addition, on subcutaneous adipose tissue inflammatory gene expression in young subjects with uncomplicated obesity. (2018)
  2. 2. Plasma Metabolomics Reveals β-Glucan Improves Muscle Strength and Exercise Capacity in Athletes. (2022)
  3. 3. Clinical Outcomes after Oat Beta-Glucans Dietary Treatment in Gastritis Patients. (2021)
  4. 4. β-Glucan supplementation, allergy symptoms, and quality of life in self-described ragweed allergy sufferers. (2013)
  5. 5. Effect of Oat β-Glucan on Affective and Physical Feeling States in Healthy Adults: Evidence for Reduced Headache, Fatigue, Anxiety and Limb/Joint Pains. (2021)
  6. 6. The effect of fibre amount, energy level and viscosity of beverages containing oat fibre supplement on perceived satiety. (2010)
  7. 7. Modulation of Postprandial Plasma Concentrations of Digestive Hormones and Gut Microbiota by Foods Containing Oat ß-Glucans in Healthy Volunteers. (2023)
  8. 8. Regular Consumption of Green Coffee Phenol, Oat β-Glucan and Green Coffee Phenol/Oat β-Glucan Supplements Does Not Change Body Composition in Subjects with Overweight and Obesity. (2022)
  9. 9. Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized controlled trial. (2007)
  10. 10. Yeast Beta-Glucans Ingestion Does Not Influence Body Weight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pre-Clinical Studies. (2021)

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