References & Sources  -  September 5, 1998

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Fake fat promises to lower cholesterol

A new fat substitute made from crushed oats and barley may help lower cholesterol.

 

References:

Inglett, G.E. 1998. Nu-trim, a new b -glucan-rich hydrocolloid as a phytonutrient for increasing health benefits of functional foods. Meeting of the American Chemical Society. August. Boston.

Yokoyama, W.H. . . . G.E. Inglett. 1998. Plasma cholesterol reduction in hamsters by dietary fiber fractions of oat and barley. Meeting of the American Chemical Society. August. Boston.

 

Further Readings:

Raloff, J. 1990. Beyond oat bran. Science News 137(May 26):330.

 

Sources:

George E. Inglett
U.S.D.A. Biopolymer Research Unit
1815 North University Street
Peoria, IL 61604

Wallace H. Yokoyama
U.S.D.A. Western Regional Research Center
800 Buchanan Street
Albany, CA 94710

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