Plasma alkylresorcinol concentrations, biomarkers of whole-grain wheat and rye intake, in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) cohort.

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Whole-grain intake has been reported to be associated with a lower risk of several lifestyle-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, CVD and some types of cancers. As measurement errors in self-reported whole-grain intake assessments can be substantial, dietary biomarkers are relevant to be used as complementary tools for dietary intake assessment. Alkylresorcinols (AR) are phenolic lipids found almost exclusively in whole-grain wheat and rye products among the commonly consumed foods and a...

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Authors: Kyrø, C; Olsen, A; Bueno-de-Mesquita, H; Skeie, G; Loft, S

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: British journal of nutrition
• Volume: 111
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 1881-1890
• Publication date: 2014-05-01
• DOI: 10.1017/s0007114513004388
• EISSN: 1475-2662
• ISSN: 0007-1145
• Language: English
• Keywords: Colorectal Neoplasms; Secale cereale; Biological Markers; Aged; Triticum; Case-Control Studies; Resorcinols; Female; Middle Aged; Dietary Fiber; Diet; Humans; Europe; Prospective Studies; Male