Beta Glucan (3 g daily) reduces total cholesterol by 8.9% and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels by 12.1% over 8 weeks (Cicero et al., 2020). Beta Glucan has higher low-density lipoprotein (LDL) lowering effect on women than in men (women: 16.3% (95% CI: 17.8 to 6.7) vs. men: 14.9% (95% CI: 14.1 to 5.9), in younger subjects (16.4% (95% CI: 17.5 to 8.3) vs. older 14.7% (95% CI: 17.1 to 5.2) (Cicero et al., 2020). Beta glucan (3 g daily) reduces total cholesterol by 8.9% and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels by 12.1% (Cicero et al., 2020). Beta glucan causes 2.2 lbs (1 kg) weight loss per month (Khouri et al., 2011). Beta glucan reduces cravings by balancing responsible hormones, increasing the healthy to unhealthy gut flora ratio and increasing satiety (Khoury, 2011; Slavin, 2013; Cloetens, 2012; Juvonen, 2009; Beck, 2009; JADA, 2008; Slavin, 2007; Dikeman, 2006). Beta glucan decreases calorie intake in the subsequent meal by greater than 96 calories (Beck, 2009; Vitaglione, 2009). That is about a 19% to 24% reduction in the next meal. Beta glucan slows the absorption of glucose, improves insulin sensitivity for 2 hours, and promotes lipolysis by 5% to 10% (Slavin, 2013; Cloetens, 2012; Khoury, 2011; Juvonen, 2009; Beck, 2009; JADA, 2008; Slavin, 2007; Dikeman, 2006). Beta glucan improves postprandial glucose (28% to 62%) and insulin levels (33% to 51%) for 2 hours (Casiraghi, 2006; Jenkins, 2002; Tappy, 1996; Beck, 2009). Beta glucan increases healthy to unhealthy gut flora ratio by increasing lactobacilli and bifidobacteria and decreasing coliform species and clostridium perfringens (Slavin, 2013; Turunen, 2011; Rosburg, 2010; Snart, 2006)., {"references":["Cicero AFG, Fogacci F, Veronesi M, et al. 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