Whole grains may lead to a healthier gut, better immune responses
Written by Honor Whiteman
Published: Thursday 9 February 2017
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A new study highlights the benefits of eating whole grains over refined grains, after finding that the former may lead to a healthier gut and better immune responses.
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Researchers say that a diet rich in whole grains may benefit the gut and immune system.
Senior study author Simin Nikbin Meydani, Ph.D., of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, MA, and colleagues report their findings in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
There are three components that make up a grain - the bran, germ, and endosperm. A whole grain contains all three components, whereas a refined grain is processed so that the bran and germ are removed.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315727.php
