Bioactive components of whole grain and their effect on health

Non-communicable diseases represent a global health burden with increasing prevalence. To prevent or improve this type of diseases, dietary strategies based on healthy foods have been suggested. Cereals are the most consumed foods in the world and preventive effects of whole grains on health have been described. The germ and bran of cereals are abundant in bioactive compounds, including phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fibers, and these compounds are effective in preventing and improving non-communicable diseases. This review analyzes the content and distribution of the primary components of whole grains (wheat, barley, oats, rice and black wheat) and their fractions, focusing on the mechanisms by which phenolic acids and dietary fiber contribute to reducing the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and cancer. There is clear evidence of the broad cellular and physiological effects of bioactive compounds in whole grains, supporting the health value of a diet rich in whole grains.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Nutricion hospitalaria - (2024) vom: 14. März

Sprache:

Spanisch

Weiterer Titel:

Componentes bioactivos del grano integral y su efecto en la salud

Beteiligte Personen:

Valladares, Luis [VerfasserIn]
Vio Del Río, Fernando [VerfasserIn]

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Date Revised 19.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.20960/nh.04986

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369914716