Biomedical Issues of Dietary fiber beta-Glucan
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 781-789, 2006.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-14649
ABSTRACT
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide in the form of fiber and the main element of fiber in grains such as barley, oats, yeast and mushrooms. Many studies have examined the efficacy of beta-Glucan in terms of the lipid lowering effects, blood sugar reduction, weight reduction, immune modulator, and anticarcinogenic effect. However, there is no comprehensive review article on the biomedical issues regarding beta-Glucan. The authors searched for systematic reviews and clinical experiments for each relevant topic and reviewed the biomedical effects of beta-Glucan, for the purpose of developing research strategies for the future.
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Main subject:
Blood Glucose
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Body Weight
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Dietary Fiber
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Cholesterol
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Dietary Supplements
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Beta-Glucans
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Infections
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Anticholesteremic Agents
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Neoplasms
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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