Two-Day Oatmeal Diet Cuts LDL by 10%, Study Finds
A German study from the University of Bonn found that consuming 300 grams of oats per day on a calorie‑restricted diet for two days lowered “bad” LDL cholesterol by about 10%, with slight weight loss and blood pressure reductions among adults with metabolic syndrome; the effect may stem from gut microbiome changes. While oats aren’t a replacement for medication, short, regular oat-based diets could help keep cholesterol in the normal range and may reduce diabetes risk, though diabetics should monitor carbs and ensure gluten-free oats if needed.
