glucan
noun
glu·can
| \ ˈglü-ˌkan
, -kən\
, -kən\
Definition of glucan
: a polysaccharide (such as glycogen or cellulose) that is a polymer of glucose
Examples of glucan in a Sentence
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Barley contains a cholesterol-lowering fiber called beta-glucan. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "This nutritious grain provides cholesterol lowering fiber in this summer salad," 30 June 2019 Eating foods with beta-glucan has also been linked to improved immunity and gut health. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Is Oat Milk Healthy? Here's What You Need to Know, According to a Nutritionist," 11 Apr. 2019 They’ve also been linked to reduced risk of heart disease thanks to a type of fiber called beta-glucan that's been shown to improve cholesterol levels. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Is Oat Milk Healthy? Here's What You Need to Know, According to a Nutritionist," 11 Apr. 2019 The beta-glucan found in oats helps boost our infection-fighting blood cells. — Good Housekeeping, "4 Reasons Why Oatmeal Is the Ultimate Breakfast," 15 Oct. 2018 Like all whole grains, oats are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, but oats contain a particular type of fiber called beta glucan that research suggests may be especially good for heart health. — Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, "How about a mushroom risotto . . . made from oats?," 13 Mar. 2018 Like all whole grains, oats are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, but oats contain a particular type of fiber called beta glucan that research suggests may be especially good for heart health. — Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, "How about a mushroom risotto . . . made from oats?," 13 Mar. 2018 Laneige’s Sleep Circular technology is purportedly like a shot of caffeine under your eyes, and Eye Moisture Wrap technology that uses beta-glucan to moisturize the sensitive, thin area. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "This Korean Brand Is Launching a New Mask for Puffy Eyes," 24 Apr. 2018 Like all whole grains, oats are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, but oats contain a particular type of fiber called beta glucan that research suggests may be especially good for heart health. — Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, "How about a mushroom risotto . . . made from oats?," 13 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'glucan.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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