Soluble fibre
slows down carbohydrate digestion
ß-glucan
a soluble fibre that reduces cholesterol absorption
Resistant starch
a prebiotic fibre that produces short term fatty acids, that help to fuel good bacteria in the gut
Insoluble fibre
increases feacal mass and colonic transit rate, improving bowel function
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3X
dietary fibre of oats
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up to 3X
resistant starch of other grains
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2X
antioxidant capacity of oats
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-
59%
the glycemic index of oats
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65%
the carbohydrates of oats
-
50%
the sodium of oats
-
40%
more ß-glucans than oats
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40%
more dietary fibre than oats
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28%
more protein than oats
ß-glucan
binds bile acids and
reduces cholesterol
reabsoption
ß-glucan
improves conversion of cholesterol into bile acids
ß-glucan
inhibits cholesterol synthesis by production of short chain fatty acids
ß-glucan
inhibits cholesterol
synthesis by thickening
the unstirred layer
of the gut lumen
Barley is the oldest grain people have cultivated – it was a staple in the diet of legendary Roman Gladiators
Lower than standard Barley
The BARLEYmaxTM is sown between April and June and harvested in October to January in Australia
