Effects of oat beta-glucan intake on blood cholesterol: a review

Elevated total and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels are considered major risk factors for coronary heart disease. Oat is a cereal that is a good source of proteins, fat, minerals and vitamins, as well as soluble fiber, including beta-glucans. Due to the physicochemical characteristic...

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Main Authors: Aránzazu Aparicio Vizuete, Rosa María Ortega Anta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Española de Nutrición y Dietética 2015-11-01
Series:Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética
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Online Access:http://renhyd.org/index.php/renhyd/article/view/183