Oatmeal's health claims strongly reaffirmed, science shows

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Public release date: 8-Jan-2008

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-01/uok-ohc010808.php

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Oatmeal's health claims strongly reaffirmed, science shows

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2008) − A new scientific review of the most

current research shows the link between eating oatmeal and cholesterol

reduction to be stronger than when the FDA initially approved the health

claim's appearance on food labels in 1997.

Dr. W. , professor of medicine and clinical nutrition at

the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, co-authors " The

Oatmeal-Cholesterol Connection: 10 Years Later " in the January/February

2008 issue of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. .

presents a contemporary analysis to determine if newer studies

are consistent with the original conclusion reached by the FDA. His

report says studies conducted during the past 15 years have, without

exception, shown:

* total cholesterol levels are lowered through oat consumption;

* low-density lipoprotein (LDL, the " bad " cholesterol) is reduced

without adverse effects on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL,

the " good " cholesterol), or triglyceride concentrations.

" Whole-grain products like oatmeal are among some of the best foods one

can eat to improve cholesterol levels, in addition to other lifestyle

choices, " said. " Lifestyle choices, such as diet, should be the

first line of therapy for most patients with moderate cholesterol risk

given the expense, safety concerns, and intolerance related to

cholesterol lowering drugs.â€

More recent data indicate that whole-grain oats, as part of a lifestyle

management program, may confer health benefits that extend beyond total

cholesterol and LDL cholesterol reduction, said.

Recent studies suggest eating oatmeal may:

* Reduce the risk for elevated blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and

weight gain

* Reduce LDL cholesterol during weight-loss

* Provide favorable changes in the physical characteristics of LDL

cholesterol particles, making them less susceptible to oxidation

(oxidation is thought to lead to hardening of the arteries.)

* Supply unique compounds that may lead to reducing early hardening

of the arteries

“Since the 80’s, oatmeal has been scientifically recognized for its

heart health benefits, and the latest research shows this evidence

endures the test of time and should be embraced as a lifestyle option

for the millions of Americans at-risk for heart disease,†said .

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co-authored the comprehensive research review with Mark Andon,

a researcher and nutrition director for Quaker-Tropicana.

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