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 .
Lipid profiles after the daily consumption of an oat-based cereal: a controlled crossover trial.
Water-soluble fiber has been reported to reduce serum cholesterol and consequently , oat bran , which has a high soluble-fiber content , has been recommended as part of a lipid-lowering diet . However , a recent small study of 20 volunteers with low mean serum cholesterol concentrations ( 4.8 mmol/L ) demonstrated no lipid-lowering effect of oat bran . The present study investigated 64 volunteers with cholesterol concentrations much more typical of the UK population ( 6 mmol/L ) . Subjects were r and omly allocated to receive either a normal-sized helping of an oat-based cereal or a cereal containing no oats for 4 wk and then crossed over to the alternative regimen for a further 4 wk . Small ( 2.23 % and 4.55 % ) but significant ( P < 0.04 and P < 0.05 ) reductions in total and low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol , respectively , were observed in association with the consumption of oat-based cereal . These data support the view that consumption of oat-based cereals may well contribute usefully to a lipid-lowering diet
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 .