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Beta Glucans Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solgar

Beta Glucans label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Fiber And Other Nutrients
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Beta Glucans against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Beta Glucans is a dietary supplement by Solgar with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 293 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beta Glucans. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta Glucans by Solgar

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: beta-glucans, a type of fiber found naturally in sources like mushrooms, yeast, and certain grains. The inactive ingredients—microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, vegetable cellulose, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate, and vegetable glycerin—are fillers and binders that hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Beta-glucans's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Beta-glucans for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Dyslipidemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Beta-glucans are rated Likely Effective for two conditions: lowering cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease. The clinical evidence supports its use for these purposes, though as with any supplement, individual results can vary.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beta-glucans from food sources are generally well tolerated. Concentrated supplements, however, lack extensive safety data, so caution is warranted if you're taking higher doses than you'd get from ordinary food.

When applied topically as a cream, a small percentage of people have reported mild, self-limited skin reactions. During breastfeeding, safety data on supplement doses is limited, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beta-glucans

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Beta-glucans.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 293 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) and any immunosuppressant drugs before starting this product—both are rated Moderate-severity interactions with beta-glucans. Use the medication search tool below with your exact prescriptions to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Solgar's Beta Glucans may help with cholesterol and heart health if that's a goal for you. Be cautious if you take blood pressure or immunosuppressant medications—check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or unsure whether this is right for your situation, a conversation with your healthcare provider will help you decide.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 23, 2016.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Beta Glucans, straight from the product label.

Brand Solgar
Barcode (UPC) 033984002357
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 23, 2016
DSLD ID 68803
Product type Fiber And Other Nutrients
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta Glucans by Solgar, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
033984002357
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Beta Glucans200 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Solgar Beta Glucans Tablets are naturally derived from a concentrated yeast cell wall material.

2016 Solgar, Inc.

General Statements

Due to the natural variation of the raw material, tablet color and appearance may vary from batch to batch.

Since 1947

General

SOLGB70235 04D

Formulation

Gluten, Wheat & Dairy free Non-GMO

Suitable for vegans

Free Of: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Sugar, Artificial Flavor, Sweetener, Preservatives and Color.

Seals/Symbols

Certified Gluten-free GF

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) tablet up to three times daily with water or a small meal, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.

Avoid this product if you are allergic to yeast.

Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

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Beta Glucans by Solgar label

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Beta Glucans label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta Glucans by Solgar

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Beta Glucans

Interacts with
293 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: Beta 1-3 Glucan, Beta 1-6 Glucans, Yeast cell wall extract

Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...

Beta Glucans monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta Glucans by Solgar Drug Interactions

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293 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Beta Glucans 293

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Beta Glucans interact with 293 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Beta Glucans interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beta Glucans

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Beta Glucans with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Beta Glucans2 drug types · 293 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Beta Glucans full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beta Glucans, from the product label.

Solgar

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Name
Solgar, Inc.
Street Address
500 Willow Tree Road
City
Leonia
State
NJ
ZipCode
07605
Phone Number
1-877-765-4274
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Beta Glucans by Solgar: Common Questions

Does Beta Glucans by Solgar interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Beta Glucans has a known interaction with 293 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta Glucans contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does beta-glucans actually lower cholesterol?
Yes—it's rated Likely Effective for that purpose based on clinical research. If cholesterol management is on your mind, this ingredient has real evidence behind it.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Beta-glucans from food are generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements don't have as much long-term safety data. Using caution with higher doses is reasonable, and your doctor or pharmacist can advise on what's appropriate for you.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough research on supplement doses during breastfeeding to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist—they can weigh the risks and benefits for your specific situation.
What are the side effects?
Orally, beta-glucans seem well tolerated with few side effects reported in trials. Topically, a small number of people reported mild skin reactions, most of which went away on their own.
Will this help with my heart disease?
Beta-glucans are rated Likely Effective for coronary heart disease, based on clinical evidence. That said, it works best as part of a broader plan—check with your cardiologist about how it fits with the rest of your care.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta Glucans’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Beta-glucans

Interacts with 293 drugs

Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, while...

Read the full Beta-glucans monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beta Glucans's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Beta-glucans 11 references
  1. Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
  2. Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
  3. Maki, K. C., Galant, R., Samuel, P., Tesser, J., Witchger, M. S., Ribaya-Mercado, J. D., Blumberg, J. B., and Geohas, J. Effects of consuming foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and biomarkers of oxidative stress i
  4. Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
  5. Talbott S, Talbott J. Effect of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan on respiratory tract infection symptoms and mood state in marathon athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2009;8(4):509-515.
  6. Feldman S, Schwartz HI Kalman DS Mayers A Kohrman HM Clemens R Krieger DR. Randomized phase II clinical trials of Wellmune WGP® for immune support during cold and flu season. The Journal of Applied Research 2009;9(1-2):30-42.
  7. McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise. J Diet Suppl. 2013;10(3):171-83. PubMed
  8. Jesenak M, Urbancek S, Majtan J, Banovcin P, Hercogova J. ß-Glucan-based cream (containing pleuran isolated from pleurotus ostreatus) in supportive treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat 2016;27(4):351-4.
  9. Mah E, Kaden VN, Kelley KM, Liska DJ. Beverage containing dispersible yeast ß-glucan decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: a randomized controlled trial. J Diet Suppl 2020;17(2):200-10. PubMed
  10. Zhong K, Liu Z, Lu Y, Xu X. Effects of yeast ß-glucans for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021. PubMed
  11. Cardenas FI, Mauguen A, Cheung IY, et al. Phase I trial of oral yeast-derived ß-glucan to enhance anti-GD2 immunotherapy of resistant high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021;13(24):6265. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-glucans monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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