Abstract: Alkylresorcinols(ARs) are phenolic lipids which are abundant in the brans of rye and wheat. Owing to their numerous physiological effects and great potential as biomarkers of whole-grain intake,as well as near-unique presence in rye and wheatcontaining foods,many chromatographic methods for the analysis of ARs have been developed in recent years,and many sdudies about ARs have come forth constantly. This article summarized the biologic and chemical properties of ARs,their extraction and analysis methods,and their development as biomarkers of whole-grain wheat and rye intake.

Key words: wheat and rye, alkylresorcinols, activity, biomarker