European journal of clinical nutrition
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Meta Analysis
β-glucan from barley and its lipid-lowering capacity: a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials.
To more precisely quantify the effect of barley β-glucan on blood lipid concentrations in humans and to examine the factors that could affect its efficacy. ⋯ Increased consumption of barely products should be considered as a dietary approach to reduce LDL cholesterol concentrations.