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Cholesterol-lowering effects of oat β-glucan: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2014 · Meta-analysis of RCTs

Across randomised trials, oat beta-glucan produced a modest but consistent reduction in LDL and total cholesterol.

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