Phaseolus beans: impact on glycaemic response and chronic disease risk in human subjects.
Consumption of Phaseolus vulgaris bean species such as pinto, black, navy or kidney may be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. In particular, conditions that are promoted by increased glycaemic stress (hyperglycaemia and hyperinsulinaemia) including diabetes, CVD and cancer seem to be reduced in individuals who eat more of these beans. The present paper discusses the influence of P. vulgaris species on glycaemic response and the impact that relationship may have on the risk of developing diabetes, CVD and cancer.
Department of Health Sciences, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA. andrea.hutchins@uccs.edu
Andrea M
AM
Hutchins
Donna M
DM
Winham
Sharon V
SV
Thompson
D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000517:prevention & control; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D027805:Phaseolus / Q000737:chemistry; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry
D001786:Blood Glucose