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University of Connecticut researchers reviewed 8 studies evaluating the lipid-reducing effects of barley. They found that eating barley significantly lowered total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides, but did not appear to significantly alter HDL (“good”) cholesterol9.

University of Connecticut researchers reviewed 8 studies evaluating the lipid-reducing effects of barley. They found that eating barley significantly lowered total cholesterol, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and triglycerides, but did not appear to significantly alter HDL (“good”) cholesterol9.

Barley intake significantly reduced serum cholesterol and visceral fat, both accepted markers of cardiovascular risk10. 25 adults with mildly high cholesterol were fed whole grain foods containing 0g, 3g or 6g of barley beta-glucan per day for five weeks, with blood samples taken twice weekly. Total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol significantly decreased with the addition of barley to the diet11. Thus use of barley is very beneficial in diabetes.

Barley intake significantly reduced serum cholesterol and visceral fat, both accepted markers of cardiovascular risk<ref>10. Plant Foods and Human Nutrition. March 2008; 63(1):21-5. Epub 2007 Dec 12</ref>. 25 adults with mildly high cholesterol were fed whole grain foods containing 0g, 3g or 6g of barley beta-glucan per day for five weeks, with blood samples taken twice weekly. Total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol significantly decreased with the addition of barley to the diet11. Thus use of barley is very beneficial in diabetes.

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