Concentrated oat β-glucan a fermentable fiber lowers serum cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults in a randomized controlled trial

摘要

BackgroundSoluble fibers lower serum lipids, but are difficult to incorporate into products acceptable to consumers. We investigated the physiological effects of a concentrated oat β-glucan on cardiovascular disease (CVD) endpoints in human subjects. We also compared the fermentability of concentrated oat β-glucan with inulin and guar gum in a model intestinal fermentation system.