topicBarley Beta Glucan Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimCoronary artery disease, stroke, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome are well-known medical comorbidities associated with excess body weight [].
evidence level3
citationEl Khoury D. (2012)
sourceBeta Glucan: Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
topicBarley Beta Glucan Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimIt is directly associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
evidence level3
citationEl Khoury D. (2012)
sourceBeta Glucan: Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
topicBarley Beta Glucan Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimAlthough the ideal dietary pattern for patients with metabolic syndrome has not been defined, there is growing evidence that high intakes of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and cereals are beneficial [–].
evidence level3
citationEl Khoury D. (2012)
sourceBeta Glucan: Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
topicBarley Beta Glucan Gut Health Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 Obesity has reached global epidemic proportions with more than one billion adults affected by this chronic disorder [].
evidence level3
citationEl Khoury D. (2012)
sourceBeta Glucan: Health Benefits in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome