Role of polysaccharides in food, digestion, and health
Polysaccharides derived from plant foods are major components of the human diet, with
limited contributions of related components from fungal and algal sources. In particular …
limited contributions of related components from fungal and algal sources. In particular …
Re-evaluation of the mechanisms of dietary fibre and implications for macronutrient bioaccessibility, digestion and postprandial metabolism
The positive effects of dietary fibre on health are now widely recognised; however, our
understanding of the mechanisms involved in producing such benefits remains unclear …
understanding of the mechanisms involved in producing such benefits remains unclear …
[HTML][HTML] Cholesterol-lowering effects of oat β-glucan: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background: Health claims regarding the cholesterol-lowering effect of soluble fiber from oat
products, approved by food standards agencies worldwide, are based on a diet containing≥ …
products, approved by food standards agencies worldwide, are based on a diet containing≥ …
The effects of soluble dietary fibers on glycemic response: an overview and futures perspectives
The properties of each food, composition, and structure affect the digestion and absorption
of nutrients. Dietary fiber (DF), especially viscous DF, can contribute to a reduction in the …
of nutrients. Dietary fiber (DF), especially viscous DF, can contribute to a reduction in the …
Biological approaches for extraction of bioactive compounds from agro-industrial by-products: a review
Bioactive compounds can provide health benefits beyond the nutritional value and are
originally present or added to food matrices. However, because they are part of the food …
originally present or added to food matrices. However, because they are part of the food …
Structural features, modification, and functionalities of beta-glucan
Β-glucan is a strongly hydrophilic non-starchy polysaccharide, which, when incorporated in
food, is renowned for its ability to alter functional characteristics such as viscosity, rheology …
food, is renowned for its ability to alter functional characteristics such as viscosity, rheology …
Cereal B-glucans: The impact of processing and how it affects physiological responses
M Henrion, C Francey, KA Lê, L Lamothe - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Cereal β-glucans are dietary fibres primarily found in oats and barley, and have several
positive effects on health, including lowering the postprandial glucose response and the …
positive effects on health, including lowering the postprandial glucose response and the …
Cholesterol-lowering effects of oat β-glucan
RA Othman, MH Moghadasian, PJH Jones - Nutrition reviews, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Elevated total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels are considered major risk
factors for cardiovascular disease. Oat β-glucan, a soluble dietary fiber that is found in the …
factors for cardiovascular disease. Oat β-glucan, a soluble dietary fiber that is found in the …
[HTML][HTML] Physicochemical properties of oat β-glucan influence its ability to reduce serum LDL cholesterol in humans: a randomized clinical trial
Background: Consumption of 3 g oat β-glucan/d is considered sufficient to lower serum LDL
cholesterol, but some studies have shown no effect. LDL cholesterol lowering by oat β …
cholesterol, but some studies have shown no effect. LDL cholesterol lowering by oat β …
High molecular weight barley β-glucan alters gut microbiota toward reduced cardiovascular disease risk
The physiological cholesterol-lowering benefits of β-glucan have been well documented,
however, whether modulation of gut microbiota by β-glucan is associated with these …
however, whether modulation of gut microbiota by β-glucan is associated with these …