Cholesterol-lowering effects of oat beta-glucan: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Whitehead A, Beck EJ, Tosh S, Wolever TMS
Published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Abstract
Meta-analysis of 28 randomized controlled trials of oat beta-glucan and blood lipids.
Key Findings
At least 3 g/day of oat beta-glucan lowered LDL cholesterol by about 0.25 mmol/L and total cholesterol by about 0.30 mmol/L compared with control.
Conclusions
Oat beta-glucan produces a clinically meaningful reduction in LDL cholesterol.
Limitations
Heterogeneity in food matrices and background diets; mostly short trials.
Supplements Studied
At least 3 g/day of oat beta-glucan lowered LDL cholesterol by about 0.25 mmol/L and total cholesterol by about 0.30 mmol/L compared with control.
Outcomes Measured
At least 3 g/day of oat beta-glucan lowered LDL cholesterol by about 0.25 mmol/L and total cholesterol by about 0.30 mmol/L compared with control.
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