Question: I am now quite confused about oat bran cereals. The TV ads are still pushing them as a way to lower cholesterol. Yet, not long ago the news was full of stories saying that oat bran does not ...

Oatmeal, that sturdy breakfast food from your grandmother's kitchen, has a lot going for it. Not only is it a fine way to start the day, but it can also really bring down your bad LDL cholesterol ...

In a newly published experimental study, the consumption of dietary fibre from oat and rye brans supported the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which in turn ameliorated cholesterol metabolism, ...

Remember oat bran? For a while, a few years ago, it was promoted as the cure-all for elevated cholesterol levels. You couldn’t negotiate a supermarket aisle without encountering any number of packages ...

Dear New England Journal of Medicine: I am thirtysomething. Some of my friends say there is no special benefit in oat bran. My doctor says, ”If you see it in the New England Journal of Medicine, it`s ...

Oat beta-glucan offers multiple health benefits with authorized claims, including a decreased risk of CVD, in both the US and Europe, as well as in other parts of the world. A sustainable and consumer ...

To study whether oat bran with native β-glucans increases bile acid excretion and bile acid synthesis as measured by serum concentrations of 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one (7α-HC). Short-term ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Loved or hated, the humble oat could be the new superfood for cancer patients as international research shows a diet rich in fiber could significantly reduce radiation-induced gut inflammation.