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93 Diseases Researched for Beta-glucan
NameACCKFocus
High Cholesterol20161Locked
Obesity1172Locked
Hypercholesterolemia663Locked
Inflammation636Locked
Breast Cancer431Locked
Common Cold330Locked
Hyperglycemia330Locked
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2423Locked
Influenza322Locked
C-Reactive Protein220Locked
Cardiovascular Diseases120Locked
Cholesterol: High120Locked
Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio220Locked
Cold and Flu220Locked
Endothelial Dysfunction220Locked
Hypertension220Locked
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function314Locked
Colorectal Cancer212Locked
Hyperlipidemia212Locked
Immune Dysregulation: TH1/TH2 imbalance212Locked
Irritable Bowel Syndrome212Locked
Metabolic Syndrome X212Locked
Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)110Locked
Aging110Locked
Aging Skin110Locked
Allergic Rhinitis110Locked
Allergies110Locked
Anxiety110Locked
Atherosclerosis110Locked
Autism Spectrum Disorders110Locked
Bloating110Locked
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)110Locked
Diabetic Retinopathy110Locked
Dyslipidemias110Locked
Flatulence110Locked
Flu110Locked
Gastric Cancer110Locked
Gastritis110Locked
HDL: Low110Locked
Hyperinsulinism110Locked
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases110Locked
Liver Cancer110Locked
Myasthenia Gravis110Locked
Neurodegenerative Diseases110Locked
Pancreatic Cancer110Locked
Quality of Life: Poor110Locked
Stomach Cancer110Locked
Vitamin D Deficiency110Locked
Insulin Resistance48Locked
Colitis36Locked
Oxidative Stress36Locked
Colon Cancer35Locked
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity25Locked
Ulcerative Colitis25Locked
Adiponectin: Low Levels24Locked
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Cisplatin24Locked
Myelotoxicity24Locked
Lung Cancer23Locked
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity 12Locked
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome12Locked
Atopic Dermatitis12Locked
Avian Influenza12Locked
Breast Cancer: Metastatic12Locked
Burns12Locked
Burns: Severe12Locked
Cancer Mortality12Locked
Cancers: All22Locked
Chemotherapy Induced Myelotoxicity 12Locked
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity12Locked
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Paclitaxel12Locked
Fatty Liver12Locked
Gastric Cancer: Prevention12Locked
HIV Infections22Locked
Klebsiella Infections12Locked
Low Disorders: Low TH112Locked
Malaria12Locked
Mercury Poisoning12Locked
Periodontal Diseases12Locked
Pseudomonas aeruginosa12Locked
Sepsis12Locked
Aging: Immunosenecence11Locked
Alzheimer's Disease11Locked
Celiac Disease11Locked
Coronavirus Infection11Locked
HIV Infections: Transmission11Locked
Leukemia11Locked
Neutropenia11Locked
Neutropenia: Chemotherapy Induced11Locked
Neutropenia: Cyclic11Locked
Neutropenia: Severe Congenital11Locked
Ovarian Cancer11Locked
Stem Cell Transplant11Locked
Uranium Poisoning11Locked
50 Pharmacological Actions Researched for Beta-glucan
NameACCKFocus
Anticholesteremic Agents21173Locked
Immunomodulatory1771Locked
Hypoglycemic Agents644Locked
Hypolipidemic340Locked
Anti-Inflammatory Agents1228Locked
Interleukin-12 upregulation525Locked
Antioxidants424Locked
Insulin Sensitizers322Locked
Gastrointestinal Agents619Locked
Interleukin-6 Downregulation517Locked
Antiviral Agents516Locked
Chemotherapeutic212Locked
Neuroprotective Agents212Locked
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor611Locked
Anti-Anxiety Agents110Locked
Gastroprotective110Locked
Hypotensive110Locked
Interleukin-10 upregulation110Locked
Interleukin-4 downregulation110Locked
Interleukin-5 downregulation110Locked
Nitric Oxide Enhancer110Locked
Adiponectin upregulation24Locked
Anti-Bacterial Agents24Locked
Chemopreventive24Locked
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors24Locked
Antifungal Agents23Locked
Antioxidant23Locked
Apoptotic33Locked
Immunostimulatory23Locked
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation13Locked
Antiparasitic Agents12Locked
Chemoprotective Agents12Locked
Incretin Modulator12Locked
Inhibitor of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Kinase (IKK)12Locked
Malondialdehyde Down-regulation12Locked
Radioprotective22Locked
Angiogenesis Inhibitors11Locked
Anti-HIV Agents11Locked
Anti-Tumor11Locked
Anti-metastatic11Locked
Anticoagulants11Locked
Antimicrobial11Locked
Antineoplastic Agents11Locked
Antiproliferative 11Locked
Cell cycle arrest11Locked
Interleukin-10 downregulation11Locked
Interleukin-2 Downregulation11Locked
Interleukin-22 Downregulation11Locked
Interleukin-8 downregulation11Locked
NF-kappaB Inhibitor11Locked
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View the Evidence:
113 Abstracts with Beta-glucan Research

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This meta-analysis supports the health benefits of oat beta-glucan for its cholesterol-lowering features.May 12, 2022

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2022 May 13 ;14(10). Epub 2022 May 13. PMID: 35631184
Article Published Date : May 12, 2022
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Diseases : Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Barley and beta-glucan isolated from barley lower total and LDL cholesterol.Dec 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 Dec ;64(12):1472-80. Epub 2010 Oct 6. PMID: 20924392
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Randomized Controlled Trials As Topic
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Consuming oats or oat-containing food products reduces serum cholesterol in lean, overweight, or obese male and female adults without diabetes.Nov 30, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Dec ;100(6):1413-21. Epub 2014 Oct 15. PMID: 25411276
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2014
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber, Oats
Diseases : Cholesterol: High, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Significant Treatment Outcome
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Oat beta-glucan has a lowering effect on LDL-C, non HDL-C, and apolipoprotein B.Oct 01, 2016

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2016 Oct ;116(8):1369-1382. Epub 2016 Oct 11. PMID: 27724985
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2016
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases, High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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A superfine and dispersed form of beta-glucan (lentinan) is safe and effective for advanced patients' survival and improvement of quality of life. Feb 01, 1990

Pubmed Data : Hepatogastroenterology. 1990 Feb;37(1):72-80. PMID: 19453066
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1990
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lentinan
Diseases : Pancreatic Cancer
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A yeast-based fermentation byproduct reduces cold and flu incidence in nonvaccinated individuals.Feb 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Feb;16(2):213-8. PMID: 20180695
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fermented Foods and Beverages, Yeast
Diseases : Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Epicor
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A yeast-based fermentation byproduct reduces cold and flu symptom duration and severity.Feb 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Urol Nurs. 2008 Feb;28(1):50-5. PMID: 18335698
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fermented Foods and Beverages, Yeast
Diseases : Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Flu, Influenza
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At a high dose even partially degraded beta-glucan with decreased solubility significantly reduces the glycemic response to bread.Mar 20, 2019

Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2019 Mar 20 ;10(3):1529-1539. PMID: 30785128
Article Published Date : Mar 20, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Hyperglycemia
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
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Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise.Sep 01, 2013

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Diet Suppl. 2013 Sep ;10(3):171-83. Epub 2013 Aug 9. PMID: 23927572
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Common Cold
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Barley beta-glucan lowers cholesterol and increases fecal bile acid and short chain fatty acid secretion in mildly hypercholesteremic individuals.Jun 20, 2018

Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2018 Jun 20 ;9(6):3092-3096. PMID: 29872803
Article Published Date : Jun 20, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Barley high in β-glucan may contribute to preventing visceral fat obesity.Oct 01, 2017

Pubmed Data : Nutrition. 2017 Oct ;42:1-6. Epub 2017 May 15. PMID: 28870472
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan
Diseases : Obesity
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Barley-derived soluble fiber positively effects blood lipid profiles. Mar 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Ann Fam Med. 2009 Mar-Apr;7(2):157-63. PMID: 19273871
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan
Diseases : Hypercholesterolemia
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Benefits of gut microbiota reconstitution by beta 1,3-1,6 glucans in subjects with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodegenerative diseases.Dec 31, 2022

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Alzheimers Dis. 2023 ;94(s1):S241-S252. PMID: 36093695
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Autism Spectrum Disorders, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
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Beta glucan (lentinan) significantly increases survival time in patients treated for stomach cancer. Jan 01, 1987

Pubmed Data : Cancer Detect Prev Suppl. 1987;1:333-49. PMID: 3121179
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1987
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lentinan
Diseases : Stomach Cancer
Additional Keywords : Drug-Plant-Vitamin Synergies
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Beta glucan decreases total plasma cholesterol in patients at high risk of metabolic syndrome development.Feb 01, 2019

Pubmed Data : Anaerobe. 2019 Feb ;55:67-77. Epub 2018 Nov 3. PMID: 30396006
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : Metabolic Syndrome X
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Beta glucan fiber decreases cumulative energy intake.Dec 01, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2014 Dec ;69(4):325-30. PMID: 25139426
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : Obesity
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Beta glucan found in reishi mushroom is a potent antioxidant against pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in stable angina and high risk patients.Oct 01, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Indian Heart J. 2018 Sep - Oct;70(5):608-614. Epub 2017 Dec 14. PMID: 30392496
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Reishi Mushroom
Diseases : Atherosclerosis, Endothelial Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Beta glucan has beneficial immunomodulatory effects in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.Jan 01, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 2014 ;33(6):442-9. Epub 2014 Aug 15. PMID: 25127170
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Inflammation
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Beta glucan increases serum nitric oxide in hypercholesteremic patients.Jan 01, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2014 ;2014:481904. Epub 2014 Jun 12. PMID: 25025057
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : High Cholesterol, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Nitric Oxide Enhancer
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Beta glucan is effective in prolonging survival of liver cancer patients. Mar 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Hepatogastroenterology. 2009 Mar-Apr;56(90):437-41. PMID: 19579616
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lentinan
Diseases : Liver Cancer
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Beta glucan is safe and effective for suppressing the adverse effects of chemotherapy and improving quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer. Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Anticancer Res. 2009 Jul;29(7):2611-7. PMID: 19596936
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lentinan
Diseases : Colorectal Cancer
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Beta glucan lowers C-reactive protein in patients with diabetic retinopathy.Jan 01, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Diet Suppl. 2019 ;16(4):369-378. Epub 2018 Jun 19. PMID: 29920123
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Vitamin D
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein, Inflammation, Vitamin D Deficiency
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Beta glucan prolongs survival time and improves quality of life in gastric cancer patients. Aug 01, 1990

Pubmed Data : Planta Med. 1990 Aug;56(4):360-3. PMID: 10522061
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1990
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lentinan
Diseases : Gastric Cancer, Quality of Life: Poor
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Beta-glucan improves symptoms and the Th1/Th2 balance in patients with allergic rhinitisJun 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Eur Cytokine Netw. 2005 Jun;16(2):128-34. PMID: 15941684
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Allergic Rhinitis, Immune Dysregulation: TH1/TH2 imbalance
Pharmacological Actions : Interleukin-12 upregulation, Interleukin-4 downregulation, Interleukin-5 downregulation
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Beta-glucan modulates waist circumference and inflammation in obese subjects.Mar 04, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Diet Suppl. 2017 Mar 4 ;14(2):173-185. Epub 2016 Aug 11. PMID: 27715351
Article Published Date : Mar 04, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Inflammation, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Hypotensive, Interleukin-10 upregulation, Interleukin-6 Downregulation
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Beta-glucan, but not vitamin D or placebo, results in significant improvements of natural killer cell numbers.Apr 04, 2020

Pubmed Data : Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2020 Apr 4. Epub 2020 Apr 4. PMID: 32248405
Article Published Date : Apr 04, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Diabetic Retinopathy
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Beta-glucan-rich oat products reduce total cholesterol and LDL-C in mildly hypercholesteremic overweight adults.Apr 01, 2012

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2012 Apr ;107(7):1037-47. Epub 2011 Aug 3. PMID: 21810288
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Bioactive oat β-glucan reduces LDL cholesterol in Caucasians and non-Caucasians.Nov 25, 2011

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Nutr J. 2011 Nov 25 ;10:130. Epub 2011 Nov 25. PMID: 22118569
Article Published Date : Nov 25, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : Dyslipidemias, High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Clinical outcomes after oat beta-glucans dietary treatment in gastritis patients.Aug 13, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2021 Aug 14 ;13(8). Epub 2021 Aug 14. PMID: 34444949
Article Published Date : Aug 13, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Gastritis
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents, Gastroprotective
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Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable fiber, lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults.Jan 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Nutr J. 2007;6:6. Epub 2007 Mar 26. PMID: 17386092
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber, Oats
Diseases : Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, High Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic
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Consumption of a cow's milk-based beverage in 1- to 4-year-olds reduced allergic manifestations.Dec 31, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Nutr J. 2016 ;15(1):19. Epub 2016 Feb 27. PMID: 26920136
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Cow Milk, DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), Prebiotics, Vitamin A, Vitamin D
Diseases : Allergies
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Consumption of oat beta-glucans improve lipid and glucose metabolism. Nov 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2005 Nov;59(11):1272-81 PMID: 16015250
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Diseases : Hypercholesterolemia
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Dietary beta-glucans could decrease the levels of the proteolytic uremic toxins p-cresyl sulphate.Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2017 ;12(1):e0169635. Epub 2017 Jan 20. PMID: 28107445
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Endothelial Dysfunction
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords : Microbiota
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Dietary intake of β-glucans can prolong lifespan and exert an anti-oxidant action.Oct 07, 2019

Pubmed Data : Rejuvenation Res. 2019 Oct 8. Epub 2019 Oct 8. PMID: 31591931
Article Published Date : Oct 07, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Aging
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
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Effect of oat β-Glucan on affective and physical feeling states in healthy adults.Apr 30, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2021 May 1 ;13(5). Epub 2021 May 1. PMID: 34062937
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber, Oats
Diseases : Anxiety, C-Reactive Protein
Therapeutic Actions : Fasting/Caloric Restriction
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Four grams of high molecular weight oat β-glucan lowers appetite but not ad libitum eating and beneficially modulates postprandial glycemia.Jan 01, 2018

Pubmed Data : Appetite. 2018 09 1 ;128:197-204. Epub 2018 Jun 18. PMID: 29920323
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Hyperglycemia, Hyperinsulinism
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
Problem Substances : Insulin
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High molecular weight beta glucan delays gastric emptying, decreasing glycemic response.Dec 01, 2013

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2013 Dec ;110(12):2173-9. Epub 2013 Jun 7. PMID: 23742725
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Hyperglycemia
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents
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High molecular weight beta glucan reduces total cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic adults, the effect of which may be influenced by CYP7A1 genetic status.Jan 01, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2016 04 ;146(4):720-7. Epub 2016 Mar 2. PMID: 26936139
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Immunomodulation with β-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus in patients with endocrine-dependent breast cancer.Nov 16, 2021

Pubmed Data : Immunotherapy. 2021 Nov 17. Epub 2021 Nov 17. PMID: 34784798
Article Published Date : Nov 16, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oyster Mushroom
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Increase in postprandial plasma glucose and insulin levels is suppressed by mixing high-β-glucan barley with a white rice meal in type 2 diabetic patients.Jan 01, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Clin Nutr Res. 2020 Jan ;9(1):43-51. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 32095447
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Insulin Sensitizers
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Increased barley consumption (high beta-glucan content) improves blood lipid profiles and lowers visceral fat.Mar 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2008 Mar;63(1):21-5. Epub 2007 Dec 12. PMID: 18074229
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Hyperlipidemia
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Maitake activates NK cells in cancer patients. Jan 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2003;6(4):371-7. PMID: 14977447
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Oat bran flour high in beta-glucan had a low glycemic response and acted as an active ingredient decreasing postprandial glycemic response of an oral glucose load in subjects with type 2 diabetes.Aug 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2005 Aug;15(4):255-61. PMID: 16054549
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber, Oat Bran, Oats
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2
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Oat-containing cereal lowers total cholesterol in Hispanic americans. Jun 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Am Diet Assoc. 2005 Jun;105(6):967-70. PMID: 15942550
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Diseases : Cholesterol: LDL/HDL ratio, High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Oat-derived beta-glucan significantly improves HDLC and diminishes LDLC and non-HDL cholesterol in overweight individuals with mild hypercholesterolemia.Mar 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Am J Ther. 2007 Mar-Apr;14(2):203-12. PMID: 17414591
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Diseases : HDL: Low, High Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic
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Oatmeal reduced serum total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic Thai adults.Dec 01, 2013

Pubmed Data : J Med Assoc Thai. 2013 Dec ;96 Suppl 5:S25-32. PMID: 24851570
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Oral intake of soy isoflavone aglycone improves the aged skin of adult women.Feb 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2007 Feb;53(1):57-62. PMID: 17484381
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Isoflavones, Soy
Diseases : Aging Skin
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ß-glucan may increase serum levels of IL-12, shorten the duration of mechanical ventilation, and reduce organ failure in critically ill multiple-trauma patients.Jul 01, 2018

Pubmed Data : Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2018 Jul ;24(4):287-293. PMID: 30028484
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-12 upregulation
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Supplementation with a mixture of beta-glucan, inositol, and digestive enzymes reduces bloating, flatulence and abdominal pain, and improves the overall clinical condition of IBD-IBS patients.Jan 01, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2017 06 ;21(2 Suppl):102-107. PMID: 28724171
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Inositol
Diseases : Bloating, Flatulence, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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The addition of beta glucan to a meal slows the appearance of glucose in plasma, resulting in longer-lasting insulin secretion which exerts a prolonged inhibition of endogenous glucose production and lipolysis.Mar 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Mol Nutr Food Res. 2009 Mar ;53(3):361-9. PMID: 18837470
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Pharmacological Actions : Insulin Sensitizers
Problem Substances : Insulin
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The combination of Beta Glucan and Lactobacillus rhamnosus Heriz I may be useful as immunomodulary supplements in chemotherapy patients.May 31, 2024

Pubmed Data : Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2024 Jun ;61:281-287. Epub 2024 Apr 2. PMID: 38777445
Article Published Date : May 31, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Chemotherapeutic
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The LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of oat beta-glucan depends on molecular weight (size). Oct 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Oct;92(4):723-32. Epub 2010 Jul 21. PMID: 20660224
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber, Oats
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
[+]

This study demonstrates that β-glucans from G. lucidum increase the frequency of immune system cells in the peripheral blood.Dec 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Int J Med Mushrooms. 2018 ;20(8):705-716. PMID: 30317947
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Reishi Mushroom, Yoghurt
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
[+]

β-glucans reduce LDL cholesterol in patients with myasthenia gravis.Feb 01, 2013

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2013 Feb ;67(2):226-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. PMID: 23187951
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : High Cholesterol, Myasthenia Gravis
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
[+]

Vitamin D and beta-glucans synergically stimulate human macrophage activity.May 03, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Sci. 2021 May 4 ;22(9). Epub 2021 May 4. PMID: 34064458
Article Published Date : May 03, 2021
Study Type : Human In Vitro
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Vitamin D
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy
[+]

Macrophage-targeted berberine-loaded β-glucan nanoparticles enhance the treatment of ulcerative colitis.Dec 31, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Nanomedicine. 2022 ;17:5303-5314. Epub 2022 Nov 14. PMID: 36406639
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Berberine, Beta-glucan
Diseases : Colitis, Inflammation, Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity, Ulcerative Colitis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors, Interleukin-1 beta downregulation, Interleukin-6 Downregulation
[+]

Alternating consumption of β-glucan and quercetin reduces mortality in mice with colorectal cancer.Sep 30, 2019

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Oct ;7(10):3273-3285. Epub 2019 Sep 4. PMID: 31660141
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Quercetin
Diseases : Cancer Mortality, Colorectal Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Chemotherapeutic, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Gene Expression Regulation
[+]

Bamboo extracts were found to modulate the immunostimulating effects of medicinal mushrooms.Dec 31, 2011

Pubmed Data : Int J Med Mushrooms. 2012 ;14(6):537-47. PMID: 23510247
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bamboo, Beta-glucan, Medicinal Mushrooms
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy, Plant Extracts
[+]

Barley β-glucan reduces blood cholesterol levels via interrupting bile acid metabolism.Oct 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2017 Nov ;118(10):822-829. Epub 2017 Nov 8. PMID: 29115200
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan
Diseases : High Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
[+]

Beta glucan inhibits experimental periodontal disease possibly through steering the T helper Th1/Th2 balance towards Th1 and T regulatory responses. Apr 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Clin Periodontol. 2005 Apr;32(4):347-52. PMID: 15811050
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Immune Dysregulation: TH1/TH2 imbalance, Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity, Periodontal Diseases
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
[+]

Beta-glucan and mulberry have synergistic effects on metabolic disorders.Oct 12, 2017

Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2017 Oct 12 ;9(10). Epub 2017 Oct 12. PMID: 29023387
Article Published Date : Oct 12, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Mulberry
Diseases : Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents
Additional Keywords : Drug Synergy, Plant Extracts
Problem Substances : Insulin
[+]

Beta-glucan and vitamin C co-treatment may be a promising therapeutic option for the treatment of acute acetaminophen hematotoxicity.Mar 17, 2019

Pubmed Data : Drug Chem Toxicol. 2019 Mar 18:1-8. Epub 2019 Mar 18. PMID: 30880499
Article Published Date : Mar 17, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Vitamin C
Diseases : Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
Problem Substances : Acetaminophen, Paracetamol
[+]

Beta-glucan extracted from Agaricus blazei suppresses metastatic cancer in the mouse model. Aug 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2005 Aug;131(8):527-38. Epub 2005 May 10. PMID: 15883813
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Agaricus Blazei, Beta-glucan
Diseases : Breast Cancer: Metastatic
Additional Keywords : Antineoplastic Agents
[+]

Beta-glucan inhibits experimental pulmonary metastasis of tumors.Jun 01, 1991

Pubmed Data : Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 1991 Jun;39(6):1606-8. PMID: 1934182
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 1991
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Lung Cancer
[+]

Beta-glucan is lipid lowering and has a broad range of anti-infective properties.Jun 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Minerva Med. 2009 Jun;100(3):237-45. PMID: 19571787
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Bran
Diseases : Hyperlipidemia, Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents, Antifungal Agents, Antiparasitic Agents, Antiviral Agents
[+]

Beta-glucan might be useful against cisplatin toxicity in patients with cancer in terms of nervous system.Feb 29, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Acta Cir Bras. 2016 Mar ;31(3):198-205. PMID: 27050791
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Cisplatin
Pharmacological Actions : Chemoprotective Agents, Neuroprotective Agents
[+]

Beta-glucan protects against burn-induced oxidative organ damage in rats.Feb 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Int Immunopharmacol. 2006 Feb;6(2):156-69. Epub 2005 Aug 24. PMID: 16399620
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Burns, Burns: Severe, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
[+]

Beta-glucan reduces the immunosuppressive effect of mercury in mice.Oct 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2009 Oct;12(5):1098-104. PMID: 19857075
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Mercury Poisoning
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
[+]

Caffeic acid combined with arabinoxylan or β-glucan attenuates diet-induced obesity.Apr 19, 2024

Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 20:131683. Epub 2024 Apr 20. PMID: 38649076
Article Published Date : Apr 19, 2024
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Arabinoxylans, Beta-glucan, Caffeic Acid
Diseases : Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents
[+]

Dietary oat beta-glucan reduces glucose and plasma production and modulates plasma incretin in portal-vein catheterized grower pigs.Sep 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2010 Sep;140(9):1564-9. Epub 2010 Jul 21. PMID: 20660287
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Incretin Modulator
[+]

Different soluble fiber-enriched diets may prevent and/or attenuate the inflammatory and peroxidative state of metabolic syndrome.Jul 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Pharmacol Res. 2011 Jul ;64(1):31-5. Epub 2011 Feb 22. PMID: 21349333
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2011
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : Adiponectin: Low Levels, Inflammation, Metabolic Syndrome X, Obesity, Oxidative Stress
Pharmacological Actions : Adiponectin upregulation, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
[+]

Hull-less barley beta-glucan reduces the concentration of plasma LDL cholesterol by promoting the excretion of fecal lipids, and regulating the activities of HMG-CoA reductase and CYP7A1 in hypercholesterolemic hamsters.Feb 15, 2015

Pubmed Data : Food Chem. 2015 Feb 15 ;169:344-9. Epub 2014 Aug 10. PMID: 25236236
Article Published Date : Feb 15, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
[+]

Immunomodulatory activity of β-glucan polysaccharides isolated from different species of mushroom.Feb 24, 2022

Pubmed Data : Sci Total Environ. 2022 Feb 25 ;809:152177. Epub 2021 Dec 4. PMID: 34875322
Article Published Date : Feb 24, 2022
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Medicinal Mushrooms
Diseases : Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides
[+]

Lard functionalized with anticholesterolemic mushroom extracts lowers cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic mice.Mar 02, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2016 Mar 2 ;64(8):1686-94. Epub 2016 Feb 22. PMID: 26900983
Article Published Date : Mar 02, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Mushrooms: All
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
[+]

Lentinan from shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) inhibits of human colon cancer cells. Oct 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Oct;8(5):581-9. PMID: 12470439
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2002
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lentinan, Shiitake Mushroom
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Additional Keywords : Antineoplastic Agents
[+]

Maitake beta-glucan enhances therapeutic effect and reduces myelosupression and nephrotoxicity of cisplatin in mice.May 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Int Immunopharmacol. 2009 May;9(5):620-6. Epub 2009 Feb 26. PMID: 19249389
Article Published Date : May 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Maitake Mushroom
Diseases : Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Cisplatin, Myelotoxicity
Additional Keywords : Antineoplastic Agents, Drug Side Effect Attenuation
[+]

Maitake beta-glucan promotes recovery of leukocytes and myeloid cell function in peripheral blood from paclitaxel hematotoxicity.Feb 06, 2010

Pubmed Data : Cancer Immunol Immunother. 2010 Feb 6. Epub 2010 Feb 6. PMID: 20140432
Article Published Date : Feb 06, 2010
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Maitake Mushroom
Diseases : Chemotherapy Induced Myelotoxicity , Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity, Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Paclitaxel, Myelotoxicity
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
Additional Keywords : Drug Side Effect Attenuation
[+]

Oat proteins and beta-glucan have a synergistic anticholesterolemic effect.Mar 15, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Sci Food Agric. 2016 Mar 15 ;96(4):1396-401. Epub 2015 May 21. PMID: 25913820
Article Published Date : Mar 15, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy
[+]

Oat β-glucan alleviates DSS-induced colitis via regulating gut microbiota metabolism in mice.Aug 11, 2021

Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2021 Aug 12. Epub 2021 Aug 12. PMID: 34382058
Article Published Date : Aug 11, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Diseases : Colitis
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents
[+]

Oral administration of β-Glucan and Lactobacillus plantarum alleviates atopic dermatitis-like symptoms.Sep 08, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2019 Sep 9. Epub 2019 Sep 9. PMID: 31546298
Article Published Date : Sep 08, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lactobacillus plantarum
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents, Immunomodulatory
[+]

Purified β-glucans from the Shiitake mushroom ameliorates antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae-induced pulmonary sepsis.Sep 30, 2020

Pubmed Data : Lett Appl Microbiol. 2020 Oct ;71(4):405-412. Epub 2020 Aug 14. PMID: 32706908
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Shiitake Mushroom
Diseases : Klebsiella Infections, Sepsis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
[+]

Soluble β-glucan from Grifola frondosa induces tumor regression in synergy with TLR9 agonist.Nov 30, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Leukoc Biol. 2015 Dec ;98(6):1015-25. Epub 2015 Aug 21. PMID: 26297795
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Maitake Mushroom
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory, Interleukin-12 upregulation
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance/Drug Synergy
[+]

Starch and β-glucan in a whole grain-like structural form have the potential as a dietary strategy to combat obesity-induced hepatic insulin resistance for improved health.Aug 01, 2019

Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2019 Aug 1 ;10(8):5091-5101. Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31363728
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2019
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Inhibitor of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Kinase (IKK), Insulin Sensitizers, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Problem Substances : Insulin
[+]

The shiitake mushroom-derived immuno-stimulant lentinan (beta-glucan) protects against murine malaria blood-stage infection by evoking adaptive immune-responses.Apr 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Helicobacter. 2005 Apr;10(2):139-45. PMID: 19189863
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Lentinan
Diseases : Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function, Low Disorders: Low TH1, Malaria
Pharmacological Actions : Interleukin-12 upregulation
[+]

These results show that chronic consumption of β-glucans can improve glucose control and decrease fatty liver in a model of diabetes with obesity.Oct 01, 2013

Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2013 Oct ;52(7):1743-53. Epub 2012 Dec 11. PMID: 23229409
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : Adiponectin: Low Levels, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Fatty Liver, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Adiponectin upregulation, Antioxidant
Problem Substances : Insulin
[+]

Yeast β-glucan reduces obesity-associated Bilophila abundance and modulates bile acid metabolism in healthy and high-fat diet mouse models.Dec 31, 2020

Pubmed Data : Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2021 12 1 ;321(6):G639-G655. Epub 2021 Oct 13. PMID: 34643089
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents
[+]

β-glucan can potentially restrain the development of gastric dysplasia to mediate their tissue-preserving activity.Jun 30, 2018

Pubmed Data : Int Immunopharmacol. 2018 Jul ;60:211-220. Epub 2018 May 12. PMID: 29763881
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Seaweed: Brown
Diseases : Gastric Cancer: Prevention
Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive
[+]

β-Glucan extracted from highland barley alleviates dextran sulfate sodium-induced ulcerative colitis.Sep 24, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Molecules. 2021 Sep 25 ;26(19). Epub 2021 Sep 25. PMID: 34641356
Article Published Date : Sep 24, 2021
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Ulcerative Colitis
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
[+]

β-glucan induces distinct and protective innate immune memory in differentiated macrophages.Dec 31, 2020

Pubmed Data : J Immunol. 2021 12 1 ;207(11):2785-2798. Epub 2021 Nov 5. PMID: 34740960
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
[+]

β-glucan may be beneficial for the treatment and prevention of IBS.Mar 10, 2012

Pubmed Data : Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2012 Mar 10. Epub 2012 Mar 10. PMID: 22430139
Article Published Date : Mar 10, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
[+]

β-glucans from Trametes versicolor is effective for prevention of influenza virus infection.Jan 24, 2022

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Viruses. 2022 01 25 ;14(2). Epub 2022 Jan 25. PMID: 35215831
Article Published Date : Jan 24, 2022
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Avian Influenza, Influenza
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
[+]

A neutral beta-D-glucan from dates of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera L.Aug 15, 2002

Pubmed Data : Carbohydr Res. 2002 Aug 16 ;337(14):1325-8. PMID: 12151214
Article Published Date : Aug 15, 2002
Study Type : Plant Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Dates
[+]

Beta glucan and silymarin may protect against depleted uranium associated toxicity. Mar 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Hum Exp Toxicol. 2011 Mar;30(3):173-81. Epub 2010 Jun 3. PMID: 20522489
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2011
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Silymarin
Diseases : Uranium Poisoning
Pharmacological Actions : Radioprotective
[+]

Beta-glucan derived from oatbran has potent activity against HIV-1 cells.May 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Planta Med. 2002 May;68(5):397-401. PMID: 18376844
Article Published Date : May 01, 2002
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oat Bran
Diseases : HIV Infections, HIV Infections: Transmission
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
[+]

Beta-glucan enhances neutrophil activity. Jun 10, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Hematol Oncol. 2009 Jun 10;2:25. PMID: 19515245
Article Published Date : Jun 10, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Neutropenia, Neutropenia: Chemotherapy Induced, Neutropenia: Cyclic, Neutropenia: Severe Congenital
[+]

Beta-glucans interact with lipids and biliary salts in the bowel to consequently reduce cholesterol levels.Apr 01, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Med. 2018 Apr ;41(4):1799-1808. Epub 2018 Jan 22. PMID: 29393350
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
[+]

Beta-glucans is a potential inhibitor of ovarian cancer: based on molecular and biological aspects.Aug 08, 2021

Pubmed Data : Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2021 Aug 9. Epub 2021 Aug 9. PMID: 34375183
Article Published Date : Aug 08, 2021
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Ovarian Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Apoptotic
Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides
[+]

Combination of vegetable soup and glucan demonstrates synergistic effects on macrophage-mediated immune responses.Mar 31, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Food Sci Biotechnol. 2021 Apr ;30(4):583-588. Epub 2021 Mar 13. PMID: 33936850
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2021
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Soup
Pharmacological Actions : Immunostimulatory
Additional Keywords : Natural Substance Synergy
[+]

Effect of beta- and alpha-glucans on immune modulating factors expression in enterocyte-like Caco-2 and goblet-like LS 174T cells.Mar 09, 2020

Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Mar 10 ;153:600-607. Epub 2020 Mar 10. PMID: 32165203
Article Published Date : Mar 09, 2020
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
[+]

Highland barley β-glucan relieves symptoms of colitis.Jul 30, 2024

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2024 Jul 31. Epub 2024 Jul 31. PMID: 39084686
Article Published Date : Jul 30, 2024
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Barley, Beta-glucan
Diseases : Colitis
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents
[+]

L. edodes may have future potential by way of influencing immunotherapies for addressing COVID-19 that rely on reducing cytokine storm.Aug 24, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Sci Total Environ. 2020 Aug 25 ;732:139330. Epub 2020 May 11. PMID: 32413619
Article Published Date : Aug 24, 2020
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Shitake Mushroom
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Immunomodulatory, Interleukin-22 Downregulation, Interleukin-2 Downregulation, Interleukin-6 Downregulation, Interleukin-8 downregulation, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Cytokine Modulation, Cytokine Storm
[+]

Lentin, a beta-glucan rich protein from shitake mushroom, demonstrates inhibitory effects on activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase and proliferation of leukemia cells.Dec 10, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Med Chem. 2009 Dec 10;52(23):7887-91. PMID: 19526990
Article Published Date : Dec 10, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Shiitake Mushroom
Diseases : HIV Infections, Leukemia
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-HIV Agents, Antifungal Agents
[+]

Mushroom polysaccharides are efficacious in ameliorating the immune suppression in the tumor microenvironment.Dec 31, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2015 ;2015:604385. Epub 2015 Jun 17. PMID: 26167490
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Antrodia camphorata, Beta-glucan, Reishi Mushroom
Diseases : Lung Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors, Immunomodulatory, Interleukin-10 downregulation, Interleukin-12 upregulation, Interleukin-6 Downregulation
Additional Keywords : Tumor Microenvironment
[+]

Oats are unique among the cereal grains in respect to its many therapeutic properties. Mar 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2008 Mar;47(2):68-79. Epub 2008 Feb 26. PMID: 18301937
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber, Oats
Diseases : Celiac Disease, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, High Cholesterol
[+]

Phellinus linteus extract germinated on brown rice induces cell cycle arrest and programmed cell death in human colon cancer cells. Dec 08, 2009

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2009 Dec 8. Epub 2009 Dec 8. PMID: 19998418
Article Published Date : Dec 08, 2009
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Brown Rice, Phellinus Linteus
Diseases : Colon Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, Cell cycle arrest
[+]

Phytochemicals inhibit the immunosuppressive functions of myeloid-derived suppressor cells.Jul 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Int Immunopharmacol. 2018 Aug ;61:231-240. Epub 2018 Jun 9. PMID: 29894862
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Curcumin, Flavonoids
Diseases : Aging: Immunosenecence, Alzheimer's Disease, Cancers: All, Inflammation
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Immunomodulatory
[+]

Polysaccharides with antitumor effect in breast cancer.Jun 09, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2021 Jun 10 ;13(6). Epub 2021 Jun 10. PMID: 34200897
Article Published Date : Jun 09, 2021
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fucoidan
Diseases : Breast Cancer
Pharmacological Actions : Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Anti-metastatic, Antineoplastic Agents, Antiproliferative , Apoptotic
Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides
[+]

Structure and immunomodulatory activity of microparticulate mushroom Sclerotial β-Glucan prepared from Polyporus rhinocerus.Aug 13, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2019 Aug 14 ;67(32):9070-9078. Epub 2019 Aug 5. PMID: 31343168
Article Published Date : Aug 13, 2019
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Medicinal Mushrooms
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Immunomodulatory, NF-kappaB Inhibitor
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Polysaccharides
[+]

Studies show that, on average, oat consumption is associated with 5% and 7% reductions in total and LDL cholesterol, respectively.Jun 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Nutr Rev. 2011 Jun ;69(6):299-309. PMID: 21631511
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2011
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Fiber
Diseases : High Cholesterol
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
[+]

The immunomodulatory potential of natural compounds in tumor-bearing mice and humans.Dec 31, 2018

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2019 ;59(6):992-1007. Epub 2019 Feb 22. PMID: 30795687
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Carotenoids, Curcumin, EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), Resveratrol
Diseases : Cancers: All
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
[+]

This study explains the potential underlying mechanisms of beta-glucan's effects on bile acid metabolism, reverse cholesterol transport (RCT), short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, bacterial metabolism of cholesterol and microbe-host signaling.Jan 01, 2019

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Front Nutr. 2019 ;6:171. Epub 2019 Nov 27. PMID: 31828074
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan, Oats
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
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Yeast-derived beta-glucan induces hematopoietic progenitor cell mobilization.Sep 23, 2008

Pubmed Data : Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Sep 23;105(38):14551-4. Epub 2008 Sep 8. PMID: 18339771
Article Published Date : Sep 23, 2008
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Beta-glucan
Diseases : Stem Cell Transplant
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β-Glucan exhibits many biological activities and functions such as stimulation of the immune system and anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, anti-coagulant, cholesterol-lowering, radio protective, and woDec 23, 2019

Pubmed Data : Molecules. 2019 Dec 23 ;25(1). Epub 2019 Dec 23. PMID: 31877995
Article Published Date : Dec 23, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Beta-glucan
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Anti-Tumor, Anticholesteremic Agents, Anticoagulants, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiviral Agents, Radioprotective

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