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Short-Chain Oat Fiber Improves Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Regulates Glucose Metabolism: A Two-Week Open-Label Study in Healthy Adults

2026-01-23 nutrition Title + abstract only
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IntroductionFiber intake is the most common nutritional inadequacy in the Western diet, with most adults consuming less than half of the recommended intake with only 5% of adults meeting the RDI. A novel, short-chain beta-glucan derived from oats (scOat Fiber), with improved solubility, low viscosity and enhanced palatability, compared to conventional oat fibers, was investigated for its benefits as a source of fiber supplementation. MethodsA 14-day pilot study evaluated the gastrointestinal to...

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