Can β-glucan soluble fibre from oats and barley affect weight loss and adiposity?
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Obesity is a growing public health concern, but studies suggest that soluble fibre from certain cereal whole grains can help weight management.
Rebecca Mathews and her collaborators in the US conducted a thorough review of key studies demonstrating the efficacy and mechanisms behind oat and barley β-glucan on weight loss. These findings confirm the importance of whole grains in combating obesity.
Read the original article: https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2021.1994523
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