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Biotech / Medical : Mining Cholesterol
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To: kathtoo who wrote (237)1/23/2007 7:30:24 AM
From: E. Charters  Read Replies (1) of 356
 
Many grains have the various beta glucans. Oats is one. Yeast is another. Mushrooms and algae are good sources too. This may account for the claimed anti-carcinogenic effect of some mushrooms.

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The site links are advertising in character but there is some good background info.

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The four most popular sources of Beta glucan are;

* Yeast - One of the most studied, this one is considered "the mother of all Beta glucan's" for its immune system support results as well as in a wide variety of other areas. A great deal of detailed research ranging over 45 years has been done on this yeast-derived material. Click here for more information on yeast derived glucan.

* Barley - A source of dietary fiber and heart health. This material is the newest kid on the block. Click here for more information on barley derived glucan.

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* Mushrooms - Studies show mushroom derived glucan help support immune system function however not at the effectiveness of yeast derived glucan. Click here for more information on mushroom derived glucan.

* Oats - A source of dietary fiber and heart health and has shown beneficial hypocholesterolemic effects. Click here for more information on oat derived glucan.
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