Beta Glucan Safe For Diabetics
A recent study in the Netherlands has found that fruit drinks containing the soluble fiber beta-glucan can lower total cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Researchers also found the beta-glucan drinks decreased the body's ability to absorb cholesterol and increased its rate of breaking cholesterol down.
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Beta Carotene
Source: Breastcancer.org
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