Pooled analyses showed that oat β-glucan has a lowering effect on LDL-cholesterol , non-HDL-cholesterol and apoB. Inclusion of oat-containing foods may be a strategy for achieving targets in CVD reduction
Oats are a rich source of β-glucan , a viscous , soluble fibre recognised for its cholesterol-lowering properties , and are associated with reduced risk of CVD .
Our objective was to conduct a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omised-controlled trials ( RCT ) investigating the cholesterol-lowering potential of oat β-glucan on LDL-cholesterol , non-HDL-cholesterol and apoB for the risk reduction of CVD .
Consumption of Oat Milk for 5 Weeks Lowers Serum Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol in Free-Living Men with Moderate Hypercholesterolemia
The aim of this study was to investigate whether consumption of a newly developed oat milk deprived of insoluble fiber would result in lower serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein ( LDL ) cholesterol levels in men with moderate hypercholesterolemia . The study had a r and omized , controlled double-blind design , and oat milk was compared with an identically flavored control drink .  Sixty-six men were recruited from a screening program and were r and omly assigned to two groups . Each group took either oat milk or a control drink ( rice milk ) for 5 weeks ( 0.75 liters/day ) and then switched to the other drink regimen for another 5-week period with a 5-week washout period between the test periods . The oat milk contained more dietary fiber , especially β-glucan ( 0.5 g/100 g ) , than the control drink ( < 0.02 g/100 g ) . Both drinks were well appreciated and got similar sensory evaluation , indicating that the double-blind design had been attained . In the final analysis 52 subjects remained . Compared with the control drink , intake of oat milk result ed in significantly lower serum total cholesterol ( 6 % , p = 0.005 ) and LDL cholesterol ( 6 % , p = 0.036 ) levels . The decrease in LDL cholesterol was more pronounced if the starting value was higher ( r = –0.55 , p < 0.001 ) . The concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was not significantly different after consumption of the two drinks . Serum triglycerides did not change significantly after intake of oat milk , but a significant increase was observed after intake of the control drink ( p = 0.003 ) . It is concluded that also oat milk deprived of insoluble fiber has cholesterol-reducing properties
Pooled analyses showed that oat β-glucan has a lowering effect on LDL-cholesterol , non-HDL-cholesterol and apoB. Inclusion of oat-containing foods may be a strategy for achieving targets in CVD reduction
Oats are a rich source of β-glucan , a viscous , soluble fibre recognised for its cholesterol-lowering properties , and are associated with reduced risk of CVD .
Our objective was to conduct a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omised-controlled trials ( RCT ) investigating the cholesterol-lowering potential of oat β-glucan on LDL-cholesterol , non-HDL-cholesterol and apoB for the risk reduction of CVD .