The aim of this work is to review the major mechanisms by which consumption of whole
grain oats and barley, and β-glucans, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, type 2 …

Gastrointestinal transit time may be an important determinant of glucose homeostasis and
metabolic health through effects on nutrient absorption and microbial composition, among …

Background β-Glucans are polysaccharides constructed of glucose monomers linked by β-
glucosidic bonds, which mainly exist in cereals (barley and oat), yeast and mushrooms …

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 …

One of the many functional benefits of dietary fibre when present in the human diet is its
ability to reduce the rate of absorption of glucose after consumption of high glycaemic …

There is an increasing trend today towards plant-based diets in western society, often
resulting in milk restriction. In the case of very young children, the direct substitution of milk …

Abstract β-glucan from cereals such as wheat, barley, oats and rye are a water-soluble
dietary fiber, which are composed of repeating (1→ 4)-β-bond β-D-glucopyranosyl units and …

Metabolic diseases (MDs) are defined as the cluster of metabolic disorders that can lead to a
broad spectrum of pathologies. The gut microbiota played a critical role in the development …

There is a growing interest in the use of functional foods. Studies indicate the contribution of
β-glucans to glycemic control, but few have evaluated integrally the effect of this soluble …

The ability of oats to reduce blood cholesterol is well established but there is increasing
evidence that its health benefits extend well beyond that. The purpose of this review was to …