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Beta-glucans induce cellular immune training and changes in intestinal morphology in poultry [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023
IntroductionBeta-glucans are known as biological response modifiers due to their ability to activate the immune system. This research aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of feeding beta-glucans from various sources on the immune status and ...
Hadar Bar-Dagan, Ofer Gover, Natalie Avital Cohen, Vaclav Vetvicka, Israel Rozenboim, Betty Schwartz   +5 more
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Functional activities of beta-glucans in the prevention or treatment of cervical cancer [PDF]

Journal of Ovarian Research, 2020
Cervical cancer is the fourth-ranked cancer in the world and is associated with a large number of deaths annually. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are known as the common therapeutic approaches in the treatment of cervical cancer, but because of their side
Shahla Chaichian, Bahram Moazzami, Fatemeh Sadoughi, Hamed Haddad Kashani, Marsa Zaroudi, Zatollah Asemi   +5 more
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Beta‐glucans from oats and/or barley in a ready‐to‐eat cereal manufactured via pressure cooking and reduction of blood‐glucose rise after consumption: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 [PDF]

EFSA Journal, 2021
Following an application from Nestlé S.A. submitted for authorisation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 via the Competent Authority of Belgium, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA ...
EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel foods and Food allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst, John Kearney, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Jean‐Louis Bresson, Alfonso Siani   +17 more
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Beta‐glucans from oats or barley and reduction of postprandial glycaemic responses: Modification of an authorised health claim pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 following a request in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 [PDF]

EFSA Journal
Following an application from PepsiCo International, submitted pursuant to Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 via the Competent Authority of Ireland, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an ...
EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Montaña Cámara, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan deHenauw, Karen‐Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst, Angeles Jos, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Breige McNulty, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Frank Thies, Ines Drenjančević, Ionut Craciun, Thibault Fiolet, Alfonso Siani   +17 more
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Beta-Glucans in Biotechnology: A Holistic Review with a Special Focus on Yeast [PDF]

Bioengineering
Beta-glucans (β-glucans) are polysaccharides with significant biological activity, widely recognized for their immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic health benefits. Among various sources, yeast-derived β-(1 → 3), (1 → 6)-glucans have gained
Nirmal Sarkar, Atharva Anand Mahajan, Sagarjyoti Pathak, Prakriti Seth, Ankita Chowdhury, Indrilla Ghose, Shrimanti Das, Rajanyaa Chowdhury, Aishi Bera, Anuvab Dey, Anushka Dutta, Ipsita Majumder, Subhrojyoti Ghosh, Ramya Lakshmi Rajendran, Prakash Gangadaran   +14 more
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Beta-glucans supplementation for sows during gestation and lactation [PDF]

Animal Bioscience
Objective The study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary beta-glucan supplementation for gestation and lactation sows of 1st, 2nd or 3rd parity on reproductive parameters, litter performance, milk composition and Brix value of colostrum, hemogram and
Julia Delpupo Coelho, Pedro Henrique Watanabe, Tiago Silva Andrade, Rayssa Aline Rocha Teixeira, Marcelo Emersom Costa Santos, Ingrid Barbosa de Mendonça, Deborah Marrocos Sampaio Vasconcelos, Isaac Neto Goes da Silva, Manoel Wanamark David Ferreira Filho, Leonardo Augusto Fonseca Pascoal, Ednardo Rodrigues Freitas   +10 more
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Translating Human and Animal Model Studies to Dogs’ and Cats’ Veterinary Care: Beta-Glucans Application for Skin Disease, Osteoarthritis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management [PDF]

Microorganisms
The inclusion of beta-glucans in dog and cat food is associated with numerous beneficial effects on the health of these animals. In this regard, there is an effort to elucidate the potential of this nutraceutical in chronic patients.
Andressa Rodrigues Amaral, Larissa Wünsche Risolia, Mariana Fragoso Rentas, Pedro Henrique Marchi, Júlio Cesar de Carvalho Balieiro, Thiago Henrique Annibale Vendramini, Marcio Antonio Brunetto   +6 more
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Oat beta‐glucans and reduction of postprandial glucose peak: Evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 [PDF]

EFSA Journal
Following an application from ScanOats, submitted for authorisation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 via the Competent Authority of Ireland, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was ...
EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Montaña Cámara, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan deHenauw, Karen‐Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst, Angeles Jos, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Breige McNulty, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Frank Thies, Ines Drenjančević, Ionut Craciun, Alfonso Siani   +16 more
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Time-Dependent Indirect Antioxidative Effects of Oat Beta-Glucans on Peripheral Blood Parameters in the Animal Model of Colon Inflammation [PDF]

Antioxidants, 2020
Background: Oat beta-glucans are polysaccharides, belonging to soluble fiber fraction, that show a wide spectrum of biological activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the time-dependent antioxidative effect of chemically pure oat beta-glucan ...
Łukasz Kopiasz, Katarzyna Dziendzikowska, Małgorzata Gajewska, Jacek Wilczak, Joanna Harasym, Ewa Żyła, Dariusz Kamola, Michał Oczkowski, Tomasz Królikowski, Joanna Gromadzka-Ostrowska   +9 more
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Beta-Glucans Supplementation Associates with Reduction in P-Cresyl Sulfate Levels and Improved Endothelial Vascular Reactivity in Healthy Individuals. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2017
Oat and barley beta-glucans are prebiotic fibers known for their cholesterol-lowering activity, but their action on the human gut microbiota metabolism is still under research.
Carmela Cosola, Maria De Angelis, Maria Teresa Rocchetti, Eustacchio Montemurno, Valentina Maranzano, Giuseppe Dalfino, Carlo Manno, Annapaola Zito, Michele Gesualdo, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Marco Gobbetti, Loreto Gesualdo   +11 more
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