Whole Grains
Linked to lower inflammation in population studies; one of the four fundamental healthy diet elements
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Whole Grains, based on research from longevity science.
- Non-Extractable Polyphenols (bound to cereal fiber)
Polyphenols bound to cereal dietary fiber are responsible for the anti-inflammatory effect of whole grains (Vitaglione et al. 2015)
Source: How Not to Die
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Whole Grains may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Cardiovascular Disease
Systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis: whole grain consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk
Source: How Not to Age
- Cancer
Systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis: whole grain consumption reduces cancer risk
Source: How Not to Age
- All-Cause Mortality
Systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis: whole grain consumption reduces all-cause mortality
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Whole Grains works at a cellular level.
- PromotesGut bacteria ferment fiber into health-promoting short-chain fatty acids
Whole cereal and legume seeds increase fecal short-chain fatty acids (Hovey et al. 2003)
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die