Effects of a Dietary Supplement with Barley Sprout Extract on Blood Cholesterol Metabolism
Objective. Barley sprout (Hordeum vulgare L.) contains 4.97% fat, 52.6% polysaccharide, and 34.1% protein along with a variety of vitamins, minerals, and polyphenolic compounds. Hexacosanol is one such compound from the barley leaf that might improve cholesterol metabolism by decreasing cholesterol...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/473056 |