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OCLC number
458722157
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Author
Panahi, Shirin.
Title
The effect of oat [beta]-glucan on glycemia and blood lipid risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Degree
M. Sc. -- University of Toronto, 2007
Publisher
Ottawa : Library and Archives Canada = Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, [2007]
Description
2 microfiches
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
There is existing evidence on the ability of oat [beta]-glucan to attenuate blood glucose levels and decrease cholesterol concentrations in efforts to reduce the risks for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is unclear whether the effect of various processing conditions on the physicochemical properties of oat [beta]-glucans, such as viscosity, the dose of [beta]-glucan and mode of administration influence hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. This project evaluates the effect of [beta]-glucan from an oat concentrate on postprandial glycemia in healthy individuals and blood lipids in hyperlipidemic individuals. The results indicate that using an enzymatic processing method to concentrate [beta]-glucan from oats produces a highly viscous product that demonstrated positive effects on glycemic control. Furthermore, oat [beta]-glucan also showed lipid-lowering effects when ingested daily with a diet low in fat and cholesterol. These will all be positive for coronary heart disease risk reduction.
ISBN
9780494273821
0494273828