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Beta Glucan : Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Joint Authors
Luhovyy, B. L.
Anderson, G. Harvey
Cuda, C.
El Khoury, D.
Source
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-28, 28 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
28
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite the lack of international agreement regarding the definition and classification of fiber, there is established evidence on the role of dietary fibers in obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Beta glucan (β-glucan) is a soluble fiber readily available from oat and barley grains that has been gaining interest due to its multiple functional and bioactive properties.
Its beneficial role in insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity is being continuously documented.
The fermentability of β-glucans and their ability to form highly viscous solutions in the human gut may constitute the basis of their health benefits.
Consequently, the applicability of β-glucan as a food ingredient is being widely considered with the dual purposes of increasing the fiber content of food products and enhancing their health properties.
Therefore, this paper explores the role of β-glucans in the prevention and treatment of characteristics of the metabolic syndrome, their underlying mechanisms of action, and their potential in food applications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
El Khoury, D.& Cuda, C.& Luhovyy, B. L.& Anderson, G. Harvey. 2011. Beta Glucan : Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-28.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
El Khoury, D.…[et al.]. Beta Glucan : Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-28.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
El Khoury, D.& Cuda, C.& Luhovyy, B. L.& Anderson, G. Harvey. Beta Glucan : Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-28.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503302
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503302