Fibre offered as a dietary supplement can come in various forms. One of these is beta-glucan, which is a component of plant, yeast and fungal cell walls. Beta-glucans are linked to a number of properties. Among others, they help to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. Consuming beta-glucans derived from oats or barley as part of a meal helps to reduce the rise in blood glucose levels after that meal. A supplement containing Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) has the NOW Foods brand in its catalogue.

Beta-glucan and leafy quagga (maitake mushroom) in a dietary supplement

In addition to Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae), the NOW Foods dietary supplement contains powder from leafy quagga (Grifola frondosa). Grifola frondosa is native to China. It is also cultivated in Japan, Europe and North America. Thanks to its content of polyphenols and other valuable components, it stands out for its interesting properties. In supplements, it can be used alone or as part of a complex of specially selected ingredients. We invite you to check out other NOW Foods brand products.