TABLE 1.
Basic characteristics of volunteersa
| Characteristic | HS | HSB |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 39 ± 9 | 39 ± 9 |
| Male (%) | 46 | 46 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 22.6 ± 3 Ab | 22.6 ± 3 A |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 183.8 ± 30.2 B | 173.25 ± 27.4 C |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 107.4 ± 25.2 B | 93.25 ± 24.5 C |
a
Each healthy subject was analyzed before (HS) and after (HSB) 2 months of diet intervention with 100 g/day of durum wheat and whole-grain barley pasta containing 3% (wt/wt) β-glucans. Values are means ± standard deviations.
b
Values within a row followed by different letters are significantly different (P < 0.05).