Forbes January 24, 2026
A new study by the University of Bonn found that moderate oatmeal consumption, even for just two days, was associated with significant decreases in patient cholesterol levels. The trial studied patients with metabolic syndrome (i.e., those diagnosed with excess body weight, high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia), who were asked to consume primarily oatmeal over the course of two days. The participants only consumed around half of their daily normal calories, and were compared against a control group that was placed on a similar calorie-limited diet but not restricted to oatmeal.
Although both groups saw immediate benefits, the group with oatmeal only diets saw significant benefits with nearly a 10% drop in LDL cholesterol. LDL is typically referred to as the...
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