Organic barley contains more cancer-preventing lunasin

Lunasin is an anticancer peptide identified in soybean and cereals. The influence of cropping on lunasin content in cereals is poorly known. The article by Legzdina et al. reveals that organic cropping increased up to 92% lunasin content in spring barley, versus conventional cropping. Barley contains also other health-promoting compounds such as beta-glucans.

 

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