The Impact of Cereal Grain Composition on the Health and Disease Outcomes

Mattia Garutti; Gerardo Nevola; Roberta Mazzeo; Roberta Mazzeo; Linda Cucciniello; Linda Cucciniello; Fabiana Totaro; Fabiana Totaro; Carlos Alejandro Bertuzzi; Riccardo Caccialanza; Riccardo Caccialanza; Paolo Pedrazzoli; Paolo Pedrazzoli; Fabio Puglisi; Fabio Puglisi

doi:10.3389/fnut.2022.888974

Frontiers in Nutrition (May 2022)

The Impact of Cereal Grain Composition on the Health and Disease Outcomes

Mattia Garutti,
Gerardo Nevola,
Roberta Mazzeo,
Roberta Mazzeo,
Linda Cucciniello,
Linda Cucciniello,
Fabiana Totaro,
Fabiana Totaro,
Carlos Alejandro Bertuzzi,
Riccardo Caccialanza,
Riccardo Caccialanza,
Paolo Pedrazzoli,
Paolo Pedrazzoli,
Fabio Puglisi,
Fabio Puglisi

Affiliations

Mattia Garutti: Department of Medical Oncology - CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
Gerardo Nevola: Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
Roberta Mazzeo: Department of Medical Oncology - CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
Roberta Mazzeo: Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
Linda Cucciniello: Department of Medical Oncology - CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
Linda Cucciniello: Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
Fabiana Totaro: Department of Medical Oncology - CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
Fabiana Totaro: Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy
Carlos Alejandro Bertuzzi: Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
Riccardo Caccialanza: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
Riccardo Caccialanza: Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapy, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Paolo Pedrazzoli: Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Therapy, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Paolo Pedrazzoli: Medical Oncology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
Fabio Puglisi: Department of Medical Oncology - CRO Aviano, National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
Fabio Puglisi: Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, Udine, Italy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.888974
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9

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Whole grains are a pivotal food category for the human diet and represent an invaluable source of carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, phytocompunds, minerals, and vitamins. Many studies have shown that the consumption of whole grains is linked to a reduced risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. However, several of their positive health effects seem to disappear when grains are consumed in the refined form. Herein we review the available literature on whole grains with a focus on molecular composition and health benefits on many chronic diseases with the aim to offer an updated and pragmatic reference for physicians and nutrition professionals.

Published in Frontiers in Nutrition

ISSN: 2296-861X (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology: Home economics: Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/

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