Introduction
With growing interest in natural approaches to heart health, the role of diet often comes into focus. One food frequently highlighted for its potential benefits is oats. But what is the truth about oats in cholesterol reduction? In this post, we’ll explore the science-backed evidence behind how this common grain can impact your cholesterol levels, starting with a key visual insight shared on our Instagram…
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Define the exact problem with cholesterol.
The blood LDL cholesterol levels are higher. The HDL levels may be lower, and total cholesterol levels also may be higher.
LDL cholesterol is considered the primary risk factor. The higher the values higher the risk. If LDL values of one patient are 190 mg/dl and those of another are 160 mg/dl, then the person with higher values is at a higher risk. His arteries get clogged earlier.
If LDL levels are lowered even below 160 mg/dl, for example, to 100 mg/dl, then the risk gets reduced.
Eating oats, a fibre-containing food, is one method used to lower cholesterol. Eating oats in cholesterol reduction is a widely used and recommended method for reducing cholesterol.
My takeaway for oats in cholesterol reduction
Oats focus on removing cholesterol or cholic acid from the digestive tract and help in the elimination process via the intestines.
It does not support the liver in correcting its function and making normal amounts of bad cholesterol.
You cannot rely entirely on oats to prevent heart disease or other cholesterol-related diseases like stroke and peripheral artery disease.
Taking about 3 gms of beta-glucan daily (60 gms of oats) lowers LDL cholesterol by 10 units.
You can’t rely only on methods like eating oats to lower cholesterol. Use other methods, like statins, to lower cholesterol.
My advice to you on lowering cholesterol
Aim to normalize cholesterol. LDL = 90 mg/dl; HDL =60 mg/dl; Total cholesterol = 200 mg/dl. You also aim to have your arteries cleaned.
Make your ultimate goal to have Clean arteries and normal cholesterol levels.
Supplements like Lypro-C help in keeping arteries clean and support normal cholesterol.
Resources
Cholesterol-lowering effects of oat β-glucan: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25411276/
Does Eating Oatmeal Lower Cholesterol? https://www.insidetracker.com/a/articles/does-eating-oatmeal-lower-cholesterol
Effects of Oat Beta-Glucan Intake on Lipid Profiles in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35631184/