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 .
The addition of oatbran to a low fat diet has no effect on lipid values in hypercholesterolaemic subjects.
AIMS to assess the hypocholesterolaemic effect of adding 50 g of oatbran to the diet of hypercholesterolaemic subjects already prescribed a diet with less than 30 % of energy from fat . METHODS twenty-nine volunteers aged 21 - 67 years with total serum cholesterol levels 5.59 - 8.5 mmol/L prescribed a diet containing less than 30 % of energy intake as fat , and with a body mass index between 19.8 and 29.3 , were enrolled in a crossover study to assess the effect of the addition to the diet of 50 g daily of oatbran . After six weeks of an oat-free control diet , subjects were r and omised to eat 50 g daily of oatbran or to continue on the oat-free diet . Six weeks later the subjects crossed to the alternative diet for a further six week period . Lipid levels were assessed in weeks five and six of each study period . RESULTS twenty-four subjects completed the study consuming 51.7 ( SD 15.5 ) g of oatbran daily during the treatment phase . No significant difference was seen between the oatbran and control diet periods in body mass index , energy or fat intake , or in total cholesterol , LDL and HDL fractions , apolipoprotein A1 and B levels , or triglyceride levels . Considerable variation was observed between the paired lipid results . CONCLUSIONS ingestion of 50 g of oatbran daily by hypercholesterolaemic subjects on a low fat diet showed no influence on serum lipid levels . The importance of using at least duplicate sample s in assessing changes in lipid values is emphasised
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 .