The diagnosis is in:

You have to lower your cholesterol and lower it now

Getting the news that you have to lower your cholesterol and improve your overall heart health can be overwhelming. The shock of having to figure out what high cholesterol is, how it’s affecting you, and then mapping out your specific cholesterol-reduction game plan is no small task. If you’re looking for a simple, natural solution, remember these important words: Cerabeta Barley Beta-Glucan.

Soluble fiber is
the new protein

A well-kept secret for lowering your cholesterol is to improve your fiber intake. Soluble fiber has been proven to reduce LDL (bad) levels in your blood stream. Specifically, beta-glucan soluble fiber from barley has proven to be one of the most effective fibers at naturally lowering cholesterol. Cerabeta Barley Beta-Glucan is the all-natural soluble fiber powerhouse.

Why is barley beta-glucan the best beta-glucan?

Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of barley, oats, mushrooms, and fungi. But the type of beta-glucan that’s effective at lowering cholesterol can only be found in barley and oats, with barley providing the highest concentration of beta-glucan by volume. Cerabeta Barley Beta-Glucan is the soluble, Canadian-made solution you need.

Barley beta-glucan:
Backed by the FDA

Barley beta-glucan, the key ingredient in Cerabeta, is clinically shown to support heart health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a specific health claim recognizing barley beta-glucan’s role in reducing the risk of heart disease when consumed as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

According to FDA guidelines, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 3 grams of beta-glucan per day from barley can reduce the risk of heart disease. Each serving of Cerabeta provides 1 gram of heart-healthy beta-glucan, making it simple to work toward your daily goal.

Want to learn more about the science?
The FDA has authorized this health claim for barley beta-glucan based on established clinical evidence. For more information, visit the FDA’s official guidelines.

How exactly does Cerabeta Barley Beta-Glucan lower cholesterol?

Arriving at the
stomach intestine

Once consumed, Cerabeta barley beta-glucan makes its way from your stomach to your small intestine where it is turned into a gel-like substance.  

This gel-like substance, surrounds and binds to bile acids (made from cholesterol).

Binding to bile acids

Exiting through
the digestive tract

These bile acids are not able to be recycled back to the liver and, as a result, leave your body through the digestive tract.

Because your body requires bile acids to digest foods, your liver creates new bile acids from cholesterol already present in your bloodstream, thereby lowering LDL and total cholesterol levels.

Creating new bile acids

Pay attention to these cholesterol numbers

24%

of LDL cholesterol can be lowered by Barley beta-glucan

Barley beta-glucan has been extensively researched and proven to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by as much as 24%, making it one of the most effective soluble fiber at lowering cholesterol.

95%

of Americans simply don’t get the recommended daily intake of fiber

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends women consume 25g of fiber per day, and men 38g per day. Adding a supplement such as Cerabeta barley beta-glucan is a great way to boost fiber intake while achieving your cholesterol-lowering goals.  

15%

of Americans over 40 have unhealthy levels of LDL cholesterol

This increases their risk of developing heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in the US.

Did you know?

It's easy to add Cerabeta barley beta-glucan into your diet

While you could try and eat whole grain barley or oats every day, an easier way to introduce beta-glucan into your diet is by taking a supplement.

Cerabeta is a single-ingredient barley beta-glucan fiber supplement, that makes it easy to add 3 grams of beta-glucan into your daily diet.

Cerabeta contains zero sugars and sweeteners, no artificial ingredients, and is perfect for smoothies, yogurt, baking, sauces and more.

Skeptical about changing your diet? Don’t be. Cerabeta barley beta-glucan is one of the best soluble fibers for helping to lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health because of how effective it is and how simple it is to introduce into your diet.

Cerabeta has a neutral taste and mixes easily in liquids and food, making it a great option to ensure you get enough beta-glucan every day. 

Have questions about Cerabeta barley beta-glucan? Get the answers here.

Is there research available about barley beta-glucan, and if so, where can I find it?

Barley beta-glucan has been extensively researched, peer-reviewed, and is approved by the FDA, Health Canada, and EFSA for lowering cholesterol naturally. For more research details, please visit the Cerabeta research page.


What are statins and how do they relate to cholesterol?

When first diagnosed with high cholesterol, your physician will often offer an ultimatum: lower your cholesterol naturally over the next few months or they’ll prescribe statin medications. Statins are pharmaceutical drugs specifically designed to lower LDL cholesterol. While effective, they often result in severe side effects such as muscle pain, headaches, dizziness, liver damage, and much more. Most people seek to avoid taking statins as the negative side effects are so severe. Instead, they try to lower their cholesterol naturally by making changes to their diet, such as barley beta-glucan.


Is cutting out food that’s rich in trans, saturated fat and sugar the only way to lower cholesterol?

Eating in moderation foods rich in saturated fat (such as red meat) and avoiding processed foods is a great first step, but the real secret to lowering cholesterol naturally is to improve fiber intake. Soluble fiber has been proven to reduce LDL (bad) levels in your blood stream. Specifically, beta-glucan fiber from barley and oats, has proven to be one of the most effective fibers at naturally lowering cholesterol.

How does barley beta-glucan compare to psyllium husk?

Psyllium husk is a type of soluble fiber that comes from the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds and is primarily grown in Asia. Psyllium does naturally lower cholesterol but it’s not as effective as beta-glucan. 7g of psyllium husk is required daily to lower cholesterol compared to beta-glucan's 3g per day. Additionally, beta-glucan can lower cholesterol to a much greater extent. Psyllium can lower cholesterol levels by up to 7.4% whereas with beta-glucan you can expect to see a reduction of up to 24%.

Will barley beta-glucan bulk beyond its own volume in my digestive system?

Unlike other fibers, barley beta-glucan does not bulk beyond its own volume in your digestive system, which reduces the likelihood of experiencing choking or a blockage in your digestive tract. 

What does Cerabeta barley beta-glucan taste like?

Because barley beta-glucan is naturally neutral tasting, no additives need to be added for it to be palatable. 

What are some of the other ways Cerabeta can help me in addition to its cholesterol-lowering benefits?

Cerabeta also can help improve gut health and digestion with its prebiotic effect, suppress appetite for weight loss by increasing GLP-1 hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels.

What about things like sleep, exercise and a balanced diet?

While incorporating Cerabeta barley beta-glucan into your diet is a great step, it's crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and adequate sleep.

Additional strategies for lowering cholesterol naturally

    • Green vegetables: arugula, spinach, chard, kale, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, watercress.

    • Legumes and pulses: beans, peas, lentils, fava beans and chickpeas.

    • Foods made with whole grains: brown rice, wild rice, buckwheat, bulgur, millet.

    • Nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews 

    • Monounsaturated fats: cold pressed olive oil, safflower oil, and avocado oil

    • Omega-3 fatty acids: mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, tahini, flax seeds, chia seeds.

    • Cheese

    • Cream  

    • Red meats

    • Industrially processed red meat (hotdogs, salami, hamburgers, meatballs)

    • Pastries and baked goods made with margarines and shortenings

    • Refined oils: canola, corn, soy

    • Industrially processed and ready-to-eat frozen foods, usually high in saturated fat and other unhealthy ingredients (refined oils, artificial colors and preservatives).

    • Refined foods such as instant grains, puffed breakfast cereals, gluten free foods made with refined starches (potato, tapioca, corn, rice, etc.), rice noodles and white bread.

    • Sugars: white/brown sugar, glucose corn syrup, maltodextrin, high-fructose corn syrup, invert  sugar, fruit juice concentrates, malt sugar, molasses, syrup sugar molecules ending in “ose” (dextrose, fructose, glucose, maltose, sucrose).

    • At least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking.

    • At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles.

    • Recommended by U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    • Stop smoking if you’re a smoker