BulkSupplements.com Beta Glucan Powder - 1,3/1,6, Beta Glucan Supplements - Vegan & Gluten Free Supplement, 250mg per Serving, 1kg (2.2 lbs) (Pack of 1)

I am a 40-something guy and have high cholesterol. These were my stats a year ago:Total Cholesterol: 253LDL Cholesterol: 184HDL Cholesterol: 47Cardiac Risk [0.0-4.0]: 5.4After receiving those lab results, I decided I needed to do something. I already work out, eat relatively healthy, and a non-smoker/non-drinker. I didn't want to get on a statin, so I gave these beta-glucans a try. I mix a generous tablespoon (heaping-ish) into a glass of water and mix. I drank this most days after dinner. I just got my lab results back after being on this protocol for ~6months. Here are my current stats:Total Cholesterol: 201LDL Cholesterol: 131HDL Cholesterol: 53Cardiac Risk [0.0 - 4.0]: 3.8I haven't really changed anything else: workouts the same, food the same, etc... the only really difference is adding these beta-glucans into my diet. My cardiac risk is out of the 'High' range now b/c my LDL went down quite a bit, and my HDL went up. Win-win!!!

This is the best value for Elderberry extract that I could find on Amazon, especially if you buy a pound or more. However, that being said, it is probably sourced from China which doesn't make it a bad product. Usually many of those products have the best value for your money. My only criticism is that is says on the products description NO ADDITIVES but then lists DEXTRIN in the added ingredients. Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Dextrose are highly processed carbohydrates added to many sports drink because they're absorbed so rapidly (have a high glycemic index). It's probably added to this product to improve the consistency but the question is how much is added ??? Diabetes or pre-diabetics (1/2 the population now) might want to be concerned because it will spike blood glucose. So again how much is added ???

I had some high LDL numbers in my last lipid panel so decided to start eating oatmeal. I found out it’s beta glucan in oatmeal that reduces cholesterol, and it works by binding with the fat so it goes through instead of being absorbed. I’ve been adding this to my oatmeal and it has a slight taste, but nothing some fruit or yogurt can’t hide.I haven’t rechecked yet, but I really think this is helping. Not trying to be TMI, but I know fats are passing through my gut that weren’t before because there’s an oil slick in the toilet water if I eat anything fatty… Apologies for that visual, but it is evidence that it’s working.

Not sure if this worked as I didn't notice any significant improvements or notice anything different.

In 2018, my doctor told me if I didn't do something about my cholesterol, I would have to take medication. I began taking beta-glucan to see if it would help. I read that the dosage for that should be between 2.5 and 3grams per day, which I figured would be about one TBS. I started with 1/4 tsp per day and slowly worked up to the stated amt. It will mix with water or other liquids if you have a Vitamix Blender and put it on "go like hell." I did not change my diet. The best beverage I found to kind of cover the taste is cashew milk with a banana thrown in. It still will not win any taste awards. I use unsweetened milk. If you don't mind sugar, I am sure it would taste even better. My cholesterol readings are as follows:10/19/2018 10/3/2019Total: 247(H) 183Triglycerides: 139 86HDL 53 53VLDL 28 17LDL 166(H) 113(H)It is supposed to help your immune system. I don't know, but I have not been sick in that time. My doctor said if I would add a little beta-glucan at night my LDL might might come down further as it is still high. I'm thinking about it. Age 75

To be fair, I have no idea if it helps cholesterol yet. I was looking for a fiber supplement to help lower LDL.I have been taking this for over a week. It does not have a “nutty flavor” like some of the reviews say. It tastes like play dough smells: like chalk, like plastic, like chemicals. There’s nothing palatable about it. I just chug it as fast as I can.It also does not come with a scoop or measuring spoon. The package is tiny and says that a single serving is 1/10th of a tsp. That’s tiny. I just use the smallest tsp measurement I have and hope for the best.I seriously doubt I’ll ever buy this again.

This product arrived on time and this morning, this 66 year old man who cannot exercise due to Morton's Neuroma in both feet, and who is also trying to lose weight with Bob's Red Mill Potato Starch daily, took 1 or 2 tsp mixed in cold tea on an empty stomach and within 30 minutes could VERY EASILY feel like I had just had a cup of strong expresso coffee (which I can no longer drink due to the caffeine and my acid reflux). For just that small amount in water, I can still feel the "awake-ness" within me and there are NO SIDE EFFECTS like the jitteriness I used to have after drinking so much coffee in my younger (20's - 30's).This should last a long time but I will order it again when it runs out.update as of 8/30/18: Reordered the half kilogram size and this product is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!!! Every day I drink a concoction of 1 cup of stevia sweetened iced herbal tea mixed with 2tsp of Beta Glucan, 1/2 tsp of Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract, 3 tbs Chlorella, 2tsp Amazing Grace Organic Wheatgrass powder, put it all into a 1 pint wide mount mason jar, put the lid on and shake until it is mixed and then drink down on an empty stomach. WONDERFUL ENERGY!!!! that lasts me until dinner at 7pm. I'm a very very very happy camper. :-)