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Effect of High β-Glucan Barley on Serum Cholesterol Concentrations and Visceral Fat Area in Japanese MenA Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Written By: Chikako Shimizu , Makoto Kihara, Seiichiro Aoe, Shigeki Araki, Kazutoshi Ito, Katsuhiro Hayashi, Junji Watari, Yukikuni Sakata and Sachie Ikegami | Found In: Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, published online December 2007 Pearl barley reduced cholesterol by 5% and visceral fat by 10% when consumed daily for 12 weeks. Visceral fat is considered a significant risk factor for metabolic syndrome and diabetes. Click Here for the PDF » View All |
