In the past few years, increasing interest has been directed to bioactive peptides of animal
and plant origin: in particular, researchers have focused their attention on their mechanisms …

Consumption of oat and buckwheat have been associated with various health benefits that
may be attributed to their nutritional composition. We performed a systematic review to …

Apigenin (4′, 5, 7-trihydroxyflavone, flavonoid) is a phenolic compound that is known to
reduce the risk of chronic disease owing to its low toxicity. The first study on apigenin …

Highlights•This article summarizes the beneficial effects associated to oat consumption.•Oat
intake reduces the LDL-cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular diseases.•Oat exhibits …

Oats (Avena sativa L.) are rich in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamins (B, C, E, and K), amino
acids, and antioxidants (beta-carotene, polyphenols, chlorophyll, and flavonoids). β-glucan …

The aim of the present paper was to identify the major polyphenolic compounds and
investigate the antioxidant, antimutagenic, and antimicrobial activities of industrially-derived …

Barley plays an important role in health and civilization of human migration from Africa to
Asia, later to Eurasia. We demonstrated the systematic mechanism of functional ingredients …

Oat has been known in food technology and human nutrition for a very long time. Its rich
chemical composition and high nutritional value make it of interest to scientists in the field of …

The gut microbiota consists of a set of microorganisms that colonizes the intestine and
ferment fibers, among other nutrients, from the host's diet. A healthy gut microbiota …

The versatility of starch products is such that they are used as ingredients and functional
supplements in a variety of food, nonfood, and feed applications. As starch is the largest …