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The effect of oat β-glucan on LDL-cholesterol, non-HDL-cholesterol and apoB for CVD risk reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials

British Journal of Nutrition, 2016 · Systematic review & meta-analysis

Across 58 trials, a median 3.5 g a day of oat β-glucan lowered LDL cholesterol by 0.19 mmol/L, non-HDL cholesterol by 0.20 mmol/L and apolipoprotein B slightly, though results varied considerably between trials.

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