The consumption of whole grain products is often related to beneficial effects on consumer
health. Dietary fibre is an important component present in whole grains and is believed to be …

Oat is among the food crops and ancient grains cultivated and consumed worldwide. It is
gaining in popularity owing to its nutritional composition and multifunctional benefits of …

Polysaccharides that contain many sugar monomers include starch and non-starch
polysaccharides (NSPs) together with resistant starch (RS). Dietary polysaccharides are well …

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 …

Diet plays a pivotal role in the onset and course of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Patients are keen to know what to eat to reduce symptoms and flares, but dietary guidelines …

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 …

Recent studies have revealed that various food components affect the immune response.
These components act on various immune cells, and their effects are mediated through the …

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 …

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has increased considerably over the
past few decades. In the present review, we discuss several disadvantages existing in the …

Substances inhibiting or preventing oxidative damage in the target molecule are called
antioxidants. It has been shown that antioxidants are substances that contribute to the …