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Beta-glucan may not be considered an essential nutrient, but it helps lower bad cholesterol levels. Main sources of this nutrient are barley and oats. A study shows that increasing soluble fiber intake (such as beta-glucan) by 5 grams to 10 grams a day decreases LDL cholesterol levels by about 5%.

Top Resources on Beta Glucan

• WebMD: Barley Helps Lower Cholesterol | Can Certain Foods Really Save Your Life?
• EatingWell (via MSN Health and Fitness): Featured Nutrient: Beta-Glucan
• Wikipedia: Beta-Glucan
• HealthCastle.com: Oats for High Cholesterol | Barley for High Cholesterol
• Medical News Today: High Beta-Glucan Barley Helps Manage Diabetes And Heart Health (May 2, 2008)
• HowStuffWorks: How Dietary Fiber Lowers Cholesterol
• BeverageDaily.com: Beta-Glucan Fruit Drink Lowers Bad Cholesterol Levels (March 29, 2006)

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