β-glucans are complex polysaccharides that are found in several plants and foods, including
mushrooms. β-glucans display an array of potentially therapeutic properties. β-glucans have …

β-Glucans are a group of biologically-active fibers or polysaccharides from natural sources
with proven medical significance. β-Glucans are known to have antitumor, anti-inflammatory …

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≥ …

Oats are a rich source of β-glucan, a viscous, soluble fibre recognised for its cholesterol-
lowering properties, and are associated with reduced risk of CVD. Our objective was to …

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 …

Objective The purpose of this study was to review previously published meta-analyses on
the effectiveness of dietary fiber on type 2 diabetes. Methods An umbrella review of all …

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 …

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 …

Background & aims Soluble dietary fiber is prompted as an important part of reducing blood
glucose, ameliorating insulin resistance and controlling body weight. Thus, we performed …

Bread represents a suitable food product for the addition of functional ingredients, such as
the cholesterol-lowering dietary fibre oat β-glucan and the prebiotic inulin. Therefore, these …