Tag: phenolic metabolites
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Oats and Cholesterol Reduction: How a Short, Gut-Driven Pulse Can Lower Numbers Fast
Why oats can rapidly influence cholesterol Oats have long been celebrated for their heart-health benefits, but new findings suggest that the mechanism behind their cholesterol-lowering power can be accelerated by the gut microbiome. A focused dietary pattern featuring oats can prompt the gut to produce phenolic metabolites that are associated with meaningful reductions in total…
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Oats and Cholesterol: Microbiome-Driven Drops Explained
Introduction: Oats as a quick path to lower cholesterol? Oats have long been recommended for heart health, largely because of their soluble fiber called beta-glucan. Newer research suggests that the cholesterol-lowering power of oats may also hinge on the gut microbiome. In a recent line of studies, researchers observed that short, oat-heavy meal plans can…
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Oats for Fast Cholesterol Relief: How Gut Metabolites Drive Drops in LDL
Overview: Oats, the microbiome, and cholesterol Oats have long been celebrated for heart health, primarily due to their soluble fiber, beta-glucan. Recent research expands this understanding by showing that a short, oat-rich dietary window can trigger rapid changes in gut-derived metabolites, which are closely linked to sharp declines in cholesterol levels. This means the benefits…