Abstract
β-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 β-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 β-glucan. The authors searched for systematic reviews and clinical experiments for each relevant topic and reviewed the biomedical effects of β-glucan, for the purpose of developing research strategies for the future.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 781-789 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Korean medical science |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anticarcinogenic agents
- Cholesterol
- Glucose
- Weight loss
- Weight reductions
- beta-glucans
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine