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“This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Modern Wisdom. Thank you to Modern Wisdom for allowing us to share it. Related fiber evidence The Oats and beta-glucan topic separates the established LDL evidence from exploratory PFAS research.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick reviews the evidence for nattokinase, how oat beta-glucans may aid with PFAS excretion, and HRT for APOE4 carriers.

“This is a personal preparation example, not the high-dose oat regimen used in clinical research or a measured 3-gram beta-glucan serving. For the research on LDL cholesterol, microbial metabolites, and oat preparation, see Oats and beta-glucan.”

“Related coverage For the practical question of glyphosate residues in oats, see the October 15, 2026 newsletter. The Oats and beta-glucan topic provides the supporting exposure studies alongside the cholesterol evidence.”

“The product matters: fruiting-body preparations and grain-grown mycelium products can differ in erinacines, hericenones, beta-glucans, starch, extraction, and dose. Formulation and manufacturing also vary.”

“Dr. Patrick also cautions that glutamine can serve as fuel for rapidly dividing cells; people with cancer, a history of polyps, or active gastrointestinal disease should not treat supplementation as routine and should discuss it with a clinician.”

“This highlights how both the carrier of a contaminant in circulation and the contaminant's movement between blood and tissue may determine whether it is physically accessible for removal. In this clip, I discuss preliminary research on whether beta-glucan may help lower PFAS levels through the body's natural elimination pathways.”

“Whole grains are the primary sources of fermentable fiber, but non-gluten-containing dietary sources include pectins, beta-glucans, inulin, and resistant starch. Evidence from animal models suggests that having a microbiota that is enriched in butyrate-producing bacteria prevents intestinal permeability and atherosclerosis.”

“From a nutrition tech standpoint there are a number of products including probiotics, beta glucans & others that help to protect the birds by boosting immune system activity rather than by killing bacteria.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses organic produce, fasting-mimicking diets, sleep, sauna, sunscreens, red light therapy, reverse osmosis water, and fiber.