Effects of Oat Beta-Glucan Intake on Lipid Profiles in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Yu J, et al.
Published in Nutrients
Abstract
Systematic review and meta-analysis of oat beta-glucan trials in hypercholesterolemic adults.
Key Findings
Oat beta-glucan significantly reduced total and LDL cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults, with no significant change in HDL cholesterol or triglycerides.
Conclusions
Benefit is confined to LDL and total cholesterol; HDL and triglycerides are unaffected.
Limitations
Variable dose and duration; limited long-term data.
Supplements Studied
Oat beta-glucan significantly reduced total and LDL cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults, with no significant change in HDL cholesterol or triglycerides.
Outcomes Measured
Oat beta-glucan significantly reduced total and LDL cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic adults, with no significant change in HDL cholesterol or triglycerides.
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