i take apple pectin 3 grams and 4 grams of beta glucan daily.  i also have gastroparesis,ild diabetes and high cholesterol with a high ct scan score. due to the gastroparesis and the fact that i take supplements throughout the day to control my health issues, i cannot tell how long the fiber stays in my stomach.  so, can the beta glucan and/or the apple pectin be keeping me from absorbing my supplements properly?  i think that as pectin could come from apples and beta glcuan from otameal, i should be able to eat both pectin and beta glucan without fear of malabsorption.  after all, i never heard one shoudl refrain from having apples or oatmeal while taking supplements- what do you think?