KAMUT BRAND WHEAT NUTRITION
KAMUT® brand wheat is a source of protein, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1 �thiamin�, and vitamin B3 �niacin�� It is also high in many minerals such as selenium, copper, manganese, and molybdenum� KAMUT® brand wheat has an extremely diverse profile of polyphenols, a family of molecules that have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties� KAMUT® brand wheat has a high level of carotenoids, a family of strong antioxidants likely responsible for the rich golden color of the grain and flour� Although the gluten in KAMUT® brand wheat is different than found in modern wheat, it is still present and therefore the grain is not suitable for those with celiac disease�
RESEARCH
An ever-increasing number of people can no longer enjoy eating modern wheat as a staple in their diets because of some type of sensitivity or malady� Since introducing KAMUT® brand wheat to the market, many consumers have told us that the problems they experienced after eating modern wheat did not occur when they ate this ancient grain� Guided by results of early studies, we created a research program to understand why many people with sensitivities to modern wheat report having no difficulty eating KAMUT® brand wheat and to confirm the health benefits of this ancient grain�
PROPERTIES HIGHLIGHTED IN RECENT STUDIES ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIINFLAMMATION GUT MICROBIOTA
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
In studies performed first in vitro1-5 and then with human participants6-7, compared to modern wheat, KAMUT® brand wheat resulted in more favorable outcomes based on measurement of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory markers�
In a study performed in vitro, soluble fiber extracted from KAMUT® brand wheat indicated a promising ability to support growth of beneficial microorganisms8� In studies with healthy participants and participants with fibromyalgia, compared to a modern wheat-based diet, a KAMUT® brand wheat-based diet better supported growth of health-promoting gut bacteria and their beneficial metabolites such as Short Chain Fatty Acids �SCFA� and phenolic compounds9, 10�
In studies involving healthy participants6 and participants with cardio-vascular disease7, compared to consumption of modern wheat, consumption of KAMUT® brand wheat resulted in more favorable outcomes, based on measurement of markers including blood glucose, total and LDL cholesterol, oxidative stress-related factors, and blood levels of proinflammatory cytokines�
SYMPTOMS OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)
In a study involving participants with IBS11, after consumption of KAMUT® brand wheat an improvement of symptoms was reported�
NON-CELIAC WHEAT SENSITIVITY (NCGS)
In studies performed in vitro involving adults with NCGS12 and children with NCGS13, proteins of modern wheat varieties indicated higher inflammatory potential compared to proteins of ancient wheat varieties�
TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS (T2DM)
In a study involving healthy participants14, compared to consumption of modern wheat, consumption of KAMUT® brand wheat resulted in a reduction of insulin and fat mass, which are factors strongly linked to development of T2DM� In a study involving participants with T2DM15, consumption of KAMUT® brand wheat resulted in a reduction of markers associated with diabetes complications�
NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA
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In a study involving participants with NAFLD16, compared to consumption of modern wheat, consumption of KAMUT® brand wheat resulted in more favorable outcomes, based on assessment of hepatic profiles�
In a study involving participants suffering from fibromyalgia, compared to a modern wheat-based diet, a KAMUT® brand wheat-based diet resulted in reporting of significant improvement in widespread pain, the quality of sleep, and the impact of the disease17�
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