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- Studies indicate that whole grain consumption can enhance metabolic stability and lower risks for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
- The experiment involved Wistar rats divided into three groups to assess the effects of common and green wheat on their metabolic health over 45 days.
- Results showed that both types of wheat positively affected various health markers, including body weight, fat levels, and cholesterol, likely due to phytochemicals, antioxidants, and fibers present in wheat, suggesting their role in preventing obesity and associated diseases.
Article Abstract
Studies have shown that the consumption of a diet containing whole grains may improve metabolic homeostasis and is related to the reduction of risk factors for the development of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. We aimed to investigate the effects of and on the metabolic profile of Wistar rats. Animals were divided into G1 (control group), G2 (, and G3 (). Anthropometric and biochemical parameters were evaluated after 45 days of treatment with both types of wheat. Our results showed that the use of the common or green wheat improved body weight percentage, visceral fat, glycemia, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and atherogenic indices such as atherogenic index, CCR1, and CCR2. Furthermore, wheat may also improve high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. The health-promoting properties of wheat occur probably due to the content of phytochemicals, antioxidants, and fibers. We suggest that the intake of and may be helpful in the prevention or treatment of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
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