Applied Nutrition Science
Welcome to Barley+ Healthcare Professional web pages. Barley+ is rich in 3 fibre types: 1) resistant starch; 2) soluble fibre; and 3) insoluble fibre. See the infographic below for a broad overview of the functions of these fibre types in the gastrointestinal tract.
Barley for better gut health
Barley is rich in BARLEYmax™, the one non-genetically modified whole grain unique for its natural mix of three high quality fibre types, including prebiotic dietary fibre.
Soluble fibre captures nutrients in the viscous
GI materials
This impedes enzyme access, reducing
carbohydrate , & sugar digestion & absorption rate
Beta-glucan soluble fibre increases
cholesterol-bound bile acid excretion, reducing circulating cholesterol levels
Digestion produces:
- Resistant starch, soluble
fibre (incl. beta-glucan) & insoluble fibre - Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals & antioxidants
Resistant starch, fructans & FOS have
prebiotic effects
Bacteria ferment these in the large bowel, producing short chain fatty acids , which are important to human health
Read moreInsoluble fibre :
- Increases fecal mass
& colonic transit rate - Improves regular bowel
function & evacuation
Barley for better gut nutrition
Barley is rich in BARLEYmax™, the one non-genetically engineered whole grain unique for its natural mix of three high quality fibre types, including prebiotic dietary fibre.
Soluble fibre captures nutrients in the viscous GI materials
This impedes enzyme access, reducing
carbohydrate , & sugar digestion & absorption rate
Beta-glucan soluble fibre increases cholesterol-bound bile acid excretion, reducing circulating cholesterol levels
Digestion produces:
- Resistant starch, soluble
fibre (incl. beta-glucan) & insoluble fibre - Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals & antioxidants
Resistant starch, fructans &
FOS have prebiotic effects
Bacteria ferment these in the large bowel, producing short chain fatty acids , which are important to human health
Read moreInsoluble fibre :
- Increases fecal mass
& colonic transit rate - Improves regular bowel
function & evacuation