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Extracted oat and barley β-glucans do not affect cholesterol metabolism in young healthy adults.
The Journal of nutrition - 1 Oct 2013
Ibrügger Sabine, Kristensen Mette, Poulsen Malene Wibe, Mikkelsen Mette Skau, Ejsing Johnny, Jespersen Birthe Møller, Dragsted Lars Ove, Engelsen Søren Balling, Bügel Susanne
Abstract excerpt
β-Glucans are known to exhibit hypocholesterolemic effects. Increased intestinal viscosity is thought to be crucial for cholesterol lowering. It is suggested that concentration, molecular mass, and structure, including the ratio of (1→3) to (1→4) glucan bonds in the molecule, are of importance for β-glucan functionality. This study investigated the effects of 3 different β-glucan sources, incorporated into a...
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