Research
Substantial research studies that have proven the significant effects of Sunfiber® on human health.
- Suppressive effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on transitory diarrhea induced by ingestion of maltitol and lactitol in healthy humans.
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Nakamura, S, et al.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2007.
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- Effects of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on postprandial blood glucose level and disaccharidase
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Maenaka, T, et al.
J.JSMUFF, 4, 3, pp195-201, 2007.
- Role of partially hydrolyzed guar gum in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
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Giannini, E, et al.
Nutrition, (22), pp334-342, 2006.
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- Molecular weight of guar gum affect SCFA profile in model intestinal fermentation
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Stewart, M, et al.
Mol. Nutr. Food Res., 50, pp971-976, 2006.
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- Prevention of life style related disease by dietary fiber
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J. JSMUFF, 5, pp271-275, 2006.
- Partially hydrolyzed guar gum down-regulates colonic inflammatory response in dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice
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Naito, Y, et al.
J. Nutr. Biochem., 17, pp402-409, 2006.
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- Physiological functions of partially hydrolyzed guar gum
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J. Clin. Nutr., 39, pp134-144, 2006.
- Partially hydrolyzed guar gum increases intestinal absorption of iron in growing rats with iron deficiency anemia
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Cassia Freitas, K, et al.
Clin. Nutr., 25, pp851-858, 2006.
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- Partially hydrolysed guar gum supplemented comminuted chicken diet in persistent diarrhoea. A randomised controlled trial
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Alam, N, et al.
Arch. Dis. Child., 90, pp195-199, 2005.
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- Treatment effects of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on symptoms and quality of life of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. A multicenter randomized open trial
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Parisi, G, et al.
Dig. Dis. Sci., 50, pp1107-1112, 2005.
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- Effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) on the bioaccessibility of fat and cholesterol,
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Minekus, M, et al.
Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem., 69, pp932-938, 2005.
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- Sunfiber®, a water soluble dietary fiber, improves intestinal microflora balance
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Ishihara, N
FOOD Style 21 9 (11), pp53-56, 2005. (Japanese)
- Comparison of different fibers for in vitro production of short chain fatty acids by intestinal microflora
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Pklkas, AM, et al.
J. Med. Food 8 (1), pp113-116, 2005.
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- Green tea polyphenols and dietary fibre protect against kidney damage in rats with diabetic nephropathy,
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Yokozawa, T, et al.
J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 57, pp773-780, 2005.
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- Control of diarrhea by fiber-enriched diet in ICU patients on enteral nutrition: A prospective randomized controlled trial
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Rushidi, TA, et al.
Clin. Nutr., 23, pp1344-1352, 2004.
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- Comparison of early postoperative enteral nutrients versus chow on colonic anastomotic healing in normal animals
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Cihan, A, et al.
Eur Surg Res., 36, pp112-115, 2004.
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- Fibre effects of intestinal functions (diarrhoea, constipation and irritable bowl syndrome)
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Bosaeus, I, et al.
Clin. Nutr. Suppl., 1, pp33-389, 2004.
- Suppression of postprandial serum triglyceride elevation by a drinking yogurt supplemented with partially hydrolyzed guar gum.
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Kajimoto, O, et al.
Journal of Nutritional Food. 2004;7:1-17.
- Fibre effects of intestinal functions (diarrhoea, constipation and irritable bowl syndrome)
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Bosaeus, I, et al.
Clin. Nutr. Suppl., 1, pp33-389, 2004.
- Suppression of postprandial serum triglyceride elevation by a drinking yogurt supplemented with partially hydrolyzed guar gum.
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Kajimoto, O, et al.
Journal of Nutritional Food. 2004;7:1-17.
- Suppressive effects of dietary fiber in yogurt on the postprandial serum lipid levels of adult male volunteers.
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Kondo, S, et al.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2004;68:1135-1138.
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- Glycemic index of Sunfiber (Cyamoposis tetragonolobus) products in normal and diabetic subjects
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Trinidad, T, et al.
Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 39 (10), pp1093-1098, 2004.
- Reducing the glycemic impact of food. A new role for some dietary fibres,
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Bar, A, et al.
Innovations in Food Technol., Feb, pp34-38, 2004.
- Ingestion of guar gum hydrolysate, a soluble and fermentable nondigestible saccharide, improves glucose intolerance and prevents hypertriglyceridemia in rats fed fructose,
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Suzuki, T, et al.
J. Nutr., 134, pp1942-1947, 2004.
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- Inclusion of guar gum and alginate into a crispy bar improves postprandial glycemia in humans.
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Williams, J, et al.
J Nutr. 2004;134:886-889.
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- Usefulness of soluble dietary fiber for the treatment of diarrhea during enteral nutrition in elderly patients,
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Nakao, M, et al.
JSPEN, 18 (3), pp53-57, 2003.
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- Partially hydrolyzed guar gum: clinical nutrition uses,
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Slavin, JL, et al.
Nutrition, 19, pp549-552, 2003.
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- Effect of enzyme hydrolyzed guar gum on elevation of blood glucose levels after meal,
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YeunHwa, G, et al.
Medecine ad biology, 147 (2), pp19-24, 2003.
- Improvement effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum,
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Ishihara, N
Food Style21, 7 (12), pp79-82, 2003.
- Effect of dietary fiber on the lipid metabolism and immune function of aged Sprague-Dawley rats,
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Yamada, K, et al.
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- Usefulness of soluble dietary fiber for the treatment of diarrhea during enteral nutrition in elderly patients,
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Nakao, M, et al.
Nutrition, 18, pp35-39, 2002.
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- High-fiber diet supplementation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): A multicenter, randomized, open trial comparison between wheat bran diet and partially hydrolyzed guar gum
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Parisi, G, et al.
(PHGG), Dig. Dis. Sci., 47, pp1697-1704, 2002.
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- Gastrointestinal effects of modified guar gum and soy polysaccharide as part of an enteral formula diet.
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Lampe J, et al.
JPEN. 1992;16:538-544.
- Partially hydrolyzed guar gum: a fiber as coadjuvant in the irritable colon syndrome.
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Giaccari, S, et al.
Clin Terr. 2001;152:21-5.
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- The prebiotic effects of biscuits containing partially hydrolysed guar gum and fructo-oligosaccharides - a human volunteer study.
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Tuohy, K, et al.
Nutr. 2001;86:341-348.
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- Soluble fiber reduces the incidence of diarrhea in septic patients receiving total enteral nutrition: a prospective, double-blind, randomized and controlled trial.
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Spapen, H, et al.
Clin Nutr. 2001;20:301-305.
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- Partially hydrolyzed guar gum-supplemented oral rehydration solution in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children
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Alam, N, et al.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2000;31:503-507.
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- Effect of oligosaccharides and fibre substitutes on short-chain fatty acid production by human faecal microflora.
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Velazquez, M, et al.
Anaerobe. 2000;6:87-92.
- Preventive effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on infection of Salmonella enteritidis in young and laying hens.
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Ishihara, N, et al.
Poult Sci. 2000;79:689-697.
- Long-term fiber intervention program: reduction in enema usa at a developmental care facility.
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Sariano, C, et al.
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Poster session. 2000;100:A-82.
- Effects of rice gruel containing partially hydrolyzed guar gum on human defecation.
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Tanaka, T, et al.
Journal of Nutritional Food. 2000;3:45-52.
- Chemical and functional properties of partially hydrolyzed guar gum (Sunfiber®) as a dietary fiber.
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Chu, DC, Juneja LR.
Innovations in Food Technology. 1999.
- Ingestion of guar gum hydrolysate, a soluble fiber, increases calcium absorption in totally gastrectomized rats.
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Hara, H, et al.
J Nutr.1999;129:39-45.
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- Ingestion of guar-gum hydrolysate partially restores calcium absorption in the large intestine lowered by suppression of gastric acid secretion in rats.
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Hara, H, et al.
Br J Nutr. 1999;81:315-321.
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- Dietary effect of guar gum and its partially hydrolyzed product on the lipid metabolism and immune function of Sprague-Dawley rats.
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Yamada, K, et al.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 1999;63:2163-2167.
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- Improvement in defecation by a beverage containing partially hydrolyzed guar gum.
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Okazaki, H, et al.
Journal of Nutritional Food. 1999;2:1-8.
- Effect of hydrolyzed guar fiber on fasting and postprandial satiety and satiety hormones: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial during controlled weight loss.
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Heini, AF, et al.
Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 1998;22:906-909.
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- Effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on elevation of blood glucose after sugar intake in human volunteers.
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Tsuda, K, et al.
J Japan Assoc Diet Fiber Res. 1998;2:15-22.
- Effect of supplements of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on the occurrence of constipation and use of laxative agents.
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Patrick, P, et al.
Research and Professional Briefs. 1998;98:912-914.
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- Partially hydrolyzed guar gum as a source of fiber.
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Greenberg NA, Sellman D.
Cereal Foods World. 1998;43:703-707.
- Effects of a partially hydrolyzed guar gum on intestinal absorption of carbohydrate, protein and fat: a double-blind controlled study in volunteers.
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Alam N, et al.
Clin Nutr. 1998; 17:125-129.
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- The cholesterol-lowering effect of guar gum is not the result of a simple diversion of bile acids toward fecal excretion.
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Favier, M, et al.
Lipids. 1997;32:953-959.
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- Sub-chronic (13-week) oral toxicity study with Sunfiber and Sunfiber ST in rats.
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Lina BA,
TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute report. 1997;V97.080:1-95.
- Effects of hydrolyzed guar gum on cholesterol and glucose in humans.
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Yamatoya, K, et al.
Food Hydrocolloids. 1997;11:239-242.
- Effects of partially hydrolysed guar gum on feeding behavior and crop emptying rate in chicks.
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Furuse, M, et al.
Br Poult Sci. 1996;37:223-227.
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- Addition of hydrolyzed guar to enteral feeding products in type 1 diabetic patients.
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Peters, A, et al.
Diabetes Care. 1996;19:899-900.
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- Addition of hydrolyzed guar to enteral feeding products in type 1 diabetic patients.
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Peters, A, et al.
Diabetes Care. 1996;19:899-900.
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- Increases in calcium absorption with ingestion of soluble dietary fibre, guar gum hydrolysate, depend on the caecum in partially nephrectomized and normal rats.
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Hara, H, et al,
Br J Nutr. 1996;76:773-784.
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- Dietary guar gum alters colonic microbial fermentation in azoxymethane-treated rats.
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Weaver, G, et al.
J Nutr. 1996;126:1979-1991.
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- The effect of a liquid supplement containing guar gum and fructose on glucose tolerance in non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients.
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Golay, A, et al.
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 1995;5:141-148.
- Effect of hydrolyzed guar gum on frequency and feeling of defecation in humans.
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Yamatoya, K, et al.
Oyo Toshitsu Kagaku. 1995;42:251-257.
- Effect of liquid diets with or without partially hydrolyzed guar gum on intestinal microbial flora and function of rats.
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Takahashi, H, et al.
Nutr Res. 1995;15:527-536.
- Reduction in diarrhea incidence by soluble fiber in patients receiving total or supplemental enteral nutrition.
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Homann, H, et al.
JPEN. 1994;18:486-490.
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- Effects of partially hydrolyzed guar gum intake on human intestinal microflora and its metabolism.
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Okubo, T, et al.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 1994;58:1364-1369.
- Influence of partially hydrolyzed guar gum on constipation in women.
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Takahashi, H, et al.
J Nutr Sci Vitaminol. 1994;40:251-259.
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- Toxicity studies of partially hydrolyzed guar gum.
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Takahashi, H, et al.
J Am College of Toxicol. 1994;13:273-278.
- Protein and energy utilization of growing rats fed on the diets containing intact or partially hydrolyzed guar gum.
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Takahashi, H, et al.
Comp Biochem Physiol. 1994;107A:255-260.
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- Influence of intact and partially hydrolysed guar gum on iron utilization in rats fed on iron-deficient diets.
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Takahashi, H, et al.
Comp Biochem Physiol. 1994;109A:75-82.
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- Effects of liquid preloads with different fructose/fiber concentrations on subsequent food intake and ratings of hunger in women.
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Van de Ven ML, et al.
Appetite. 1994;23:139-146.
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- Effect of Partially Hydrolyzed guag Gum on Fecal Output in Human Volunteers.
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Takahashi, H.
Nutr res 1993; 13: 649-657.
- Effect of liquid diet with and without soluble fiber supplementation on intestinal transit and cholecystokinin release in volunteers.
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Meier, R, et al.
JPEN. 1993;17:231-235.
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- Effects of partially hydrolysed guar gum on postprandial plasma glucose and lipid levels in humans.
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Yamatoya, K, et al.
J Jpn Soc Nutr Food Sci. 1993;46:199-203.
- Hypolipidemic effects of guar gum and its enzyme hydrolysate in rats fed highly saturated fat diets.
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Ide, T, et al.
Ann Nutr Metab. 1991;35:34-44.
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- Effect of partially decomposed guar gum on high-cholesterol-fed rats and non-dietary fiber-fed rats.
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Takeno, F, et al.
J Jpn Soc Nutr Food Sci. 1990;43:421-425.

