Background There is evidence from observational studies that whole grains can have a
beneficial effect on risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Earlier versions of this review …

This chapter will review the relationship between gastrointestinal events and carbohydrate
metabolism in the short and long terms, beginning with the effects of dietary fiber and …

We examined the effect of guar gum on glycemic control and serum lipid and lipoprotein
profiles in mildly hypercholesterolemic patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. The study …

Background and aims Guar gum can be used as an adjuvant in the treatment of
dyslipidemia. However, based on data from different studies, the effectiveness of this product …

The effect of dietary fibre intake on glycaemic control is still controversial. This study
analysed the intake of natural dietary fibre in patients with Type I diabetes mellitus enrolled …

Food habits of new lifestyle have contributed to the appearance of chronic diseases such as
obesity or cardiovascular diseases, which are mainly due to bad eating habits. Solutions can …

ABSTRACT Background High-fiber diets (HFDs) are recommended in the diet of persons
with diabetes, yet such diets can impair macronutrient digestion and/or absorption, modify …

The metabolic effects of a three-month treatment with a high-fiber diet (15 grams of guar-
gum added to a standard diet) were investigated in seven type 1 diabetic subjects, with a …

Guar gum decreases daily energy intake by 310 calories (Pasman 1997b). That is a weight
loss of~ 2.5 kg (5.3 lbs) per month or 30 kg (66 lbs) per year.Guar gum increases the ratio of …

Controlling blood glucose concentration is the primary medical concern in treating people
with diabetes mellitus. Postprandial glycemia is directly related to rate of starch digestion. In …