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Does Beta-Glucans Help With Gut Microbiome Interaction?

Beta-glucan-rich foods may increase GLP-1 hormone release after meals, but only in people with certain gut bacteria profiles.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

Beta-glucan-rich foods may increase GLP-1 hormone release after meals, but only in people with certain gut bacteria profiles.

Effective Dose

Single meal fortified with beta-glucan-rich mushroom powder

Products Containing Beta-Glucans

FreshCap Tremella Mushroom Capsules
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Anima Mundi Adaptogenic Powder
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Host Defense Lion's Mane Capsules
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Host Defense Mesima Capsules
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Host Defense MycoShield Throat Spray
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Host Defense Mushroom Powders
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Host Defense Stamets 7 Capsules
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Hello100 Lion's Mane Capsules
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Host Defense Mushrooms
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RYZE Mushroom Coffee
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