The Power of Oatmeal in Regulating Cholesterol and More
3. Helps Regulate Cholesterol
Oatmeal contains a soluble type of dietary fiber, beta-glucan, which plays a beneficial role in insulin resistance. It also prevents hypertension and abnormal levels of cholesterol and lipids in the blood. Researchers believe it is the physicochemical and structural characteristics of beta-glucan and the way that it interacts with the gastrointestinal tract that are most beneficial to the body.
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