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 …

Dietary fibre has been consumed for centuries with known health benefits, but defining
dietary fibre is a real challenge. From a functional perspective, dietary fibre is described as …

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 …

Epidemiologic studies have shown that fiber intake is associated with a lower body weight.
Satiety and energy intake are possible explanations for this effect. The purpose of this study …

Cereal β-glucans are dietary fibres primarily found in oats and barley, and have several
positive effects on health, including lowering the postprandial glucose response and the …

Dietary fibres are believed to reduce subjective appetite, energy intake and body weight.
However, different types of dietary fibre may affect these outcomes differently. The aim of this …

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 …

This review examines the effect of β-glucan, the viscous soluble fiber in oats, on satiety. A
literature search for studies that examined delivery of the fiber in whole foods or as an …

Nutrition plays an important role in the prevention and management of disease. Whole grain
cereals contain a host of nutrients and bioactive substances that have health-promoting …

To determine the effect of oat β‑glucan (OBG) on acute glucose and insulin responses and
identify significant effect modifiers we searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane …