Barley
Eating whole grain barley for supper results in butyrate release into the bloodstream by the next morning as gut bacteria ferment it.
Also known as: Barley Groats, whole-grain barley
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Barley, based on research from longevity science.
- Dietary fiber
Eating whole grain barley for supper leads to butyrate release into bloodstream by next morning. | A cup of intact whole grains like barley groats may have 15g fiber
Source: How Not to Age
- Beta-glucan
Ragi, lentils, barley are sources of β-glucan which is water soluble
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Barley may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- Cognitive decline
Mice randomized to barley vs white rice lived longer and retained better long-term spatial memory; human evidence underwhelming
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Barley works at a cellular level.
- PromotesFiber-Butyrate Pathway
Whole-grain barley for dinner produces butyrate by the next morning via gut bacteria fermentation
Recipes with Barley
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity