Oat Beta Glucan - OBG70

Beta-glucan is the major component of the soluble fibre fraction of oats and is located in the aleurone and endosperm cell walls. It comprises a class of non-digestible polysaccharides called beta-D-glucans.It is an unbranched polysaccharide cosisting of D-glucose subunits lingked by beta-(1,3) and beta-(1,4) bonds in the ratio of approximately 1: 2.6. This unique array of linking promotes several consumer health benefits. It lowers the risk of coronary heart disease by significantly lowering LDL cholesterol, hypertension, glycemic response and in stimulating immune cell function.

Benefits
Research Supported Actions and Benefits
• Lowers LDL Cholesterol by an average of 8%
• Immunomodulator activating white blood cells
• Lowers glycemic response
• Reduces hypertension

Advantages
• Minimum 60% and 80% Oat Beta Glucan
• 10 – 15 times more concentrated than regular Oat Bran
• Water soluble ingredient
• Preferred viscosity – Ideal for beverages, foods and nutraceuticals
• Highly palatable - Neutral Taste
• Highest Oat Beta glucan available globally
• Possible “Heart Healthy” Claim.
• Manufactured from Non-GMO Oats and is a GRAS ingredient

Regulatory
Oat beta Glucan is a GRAS food derived from oat bran according to FDA .In 2006, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule allowing health claims to be made on the labels of foods containing soluble fiber from whole oats. “a diet high in soluble fiber from whole oats and low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease”.

Dosage
The FDA suggests that the dosage of pure oat beta-glucan required for a possible hypocholesterolemic effect about 3 grams daily, while the whole oat-containing food must provide at least 0.75 grams of beta-glucan per serving.