The Effect of Brewers’ Spent Grain on Markers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

摘要

The brewing industry generates larges amounts of leftover malted barley and grain adjuncts from beer production called brewers’ spent grain (BSG). Due to the high protein and fiber content, upcycling BSG into functional foods has gained recent interest. Observational studies demonstrate fiber-rich whole grains such as barley are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction. This study evaluated the effect of BSG on blood biomarkers of CVD risk, glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, body composition, and blood pressure.