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Oat bran and serum cholesterol

Brown, L., Rosner, B., Lillett, W., Sacks, F. (1999) Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber: a meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 69, pp. 30-42.

Burris, J. (1990) Oat Bran and Serum Cholesterol. New Engl J Med 322, pp. 1748.

Kashtan, H., Stern, H., Jenkins, D., Jenkins, A., Hay, K., Marcon, N., Minkin, S., Bruce, W.R. (1992) Wheat-bran and oat-bran supplements' effects on blood lipids and lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 55, pp. 976-980.

Ripsin, C.M., Keenan, J., Van Horn, L., Liu, K., Turnbull, W.H., Thye, F.W., Kestin, M., Hegsted, M., Davidson, D.M., Davidson, M.H., Dugan, L.D., Demark-Wahnefried, W., Beling, S. (1992) Oat Products and Lipid Lowering: A Meta-analysis. JAMA - J Am Med Assoc 267, pp. 3317-3225.

Roubenoff, R.A., Roubenoff, R. (1990) Oat Bran and Serum Cholesterol. New Engl J Med 322, pp. 1746-1747.

Swain, J.F., Rouse, I.L., Curley, C.B., Sacks, F.M. (1990) Comparison of the effects of oat bran and low-fiber wheat on serum lipoprotein levels and blood pressure. New Engl J Med 322, pp. 147-152.

Reviews on glycemic response

Livesey, G., Taylor, R., Hulsof, T., Howlett, J. (2008) Glycemic response and health, a systematic review and meta-analysis: the database, study characteristics, and macronutrient intakes. Am J Clin Nutr 87, pp. 223-236.

Mälkki, Y., Virtanen, E. (2001) Gastrointestinal effects of oat bran and oat gum: A review. Lebensm.-Wiss.u.Technol. 34, pp. 337-347.

Würsch, P., Pi-Sunyer, F.X. (1997) The role of viscous soluble fiber in the metabolic control of diabetes: a review with special emphasis on cereals rich in beta-glucan. Diabetes Care 20, pp. 1774-1780.

Reviews on beta-glucan

Brennan, C.S., Cleary, L.J. (2005) Review: The potential use of cereal (1→3,1→4)-β-D-glucans as functional food ingredients. J Cereal Sci 42, pp. 1-13.

Wood, P.J. (2007) Cereal β-glucans in diet and health. J Cereal Sci 46, pp. 230-238.