Oat Glucan Powder Oat Extract
What is Oat Glucan?
Oat glucan is a non-starch polysaccharide present in the cell walls of oat endosperm and aleurone layer. It is mainly composed of β-D-glucopyranose linked through β-(1→3) and β-(1→4) glycosidic bonds. high molecular polymer.
Oat glucan is highly viscous and can dissolve in water to form a gel-like substance that will not be digested. Once it reaches the intestines, it will slow down the movement of food in the digestive tract and nourish the beneficial bacteria in the intestines, thereby promoting intestinal health. This polysaccharide is not only beneficial to intestinal health, but also has the ability to significantly lower blood lipids and blood sugar, improve immunity, maintain the intestinal microecological environment, accelerate the identification of immune cells in the population, delay skin aging, lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease. and other physiological functions. These health benefits of oat glucan make it an attractive natural health ingredient.
What are the benefits?
1. Activate immune cells: Oat glucan can make cells in skin tissue gather to specific parts, improve the immune response of immune cells to external stimuli, and reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays to skin cells, which helps protect the skin;
2. Promote collagen synthesis: Collagen is an important component for maintaining skin elasticity and texture. Oat glucan can promote collagen synthesis and help maintain skin elasticity;
3. Improve skin blood circulation: It can promote blood circulation and skin metabolism, improve skin texture, and help maintain the normal barrier function of the skin.
Application direction
Food industry: Oat beta-glucan is widely used in the food industry, including but not limited to:
Meat products: Improve the water and oil holding capacity of meat products and improve the sensory flavor.
Flour products: Adding oat beta-glucan can enrich the nutritional content of bread, improve the kneading resistance of dough, and extend the shelf life of bread.
Beverages and juices: Oat beta-glucan can be used as a raw material in making various beverages and juices.
Cosmetics: Oat beta-glucan is widely used in shampoo, shower gel, facial mask, hand cream, hand sanitizer, facial cleanser and other cosmetics due to its good moisturizing and collagen synthesis promoting properties.
Feed additives: Oat beta-glucan as a feed additive can help livestock, ruminants, aquatic products, poultry and other animals improve growth performance and reduce the effects of heavy metals.