Name: Effect of β-glucan from oats and barley on weight loss and adiposity
Description: Mathews examines the relationship between oat and barley β-glucan and obesity, reviewing several key studies into the effects of whole grains

Obesity is a growing public health concern, but studies suggest that soluble fibre from certain cereal whole grains can help weight management. Specifically, the cell wall carbohydrate β-glucan found in oats and barley may impact body weight, body mass index (BMI), and adipose tissue. Rebecca Mathews and her collaborators in the US conducted a thorough review of key studies demonstrating […]