Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial.

Objectives: We assessed the short-term antihypertensive effects of soluble fiber-rich whole oat cereals when added to a standard American diet. In addition, multiple assessments of insulin sensitivity were conducted.

Study Design: This was a randomized, controlled, parallel-group pilot study designed to compare an oat cereal group (standardized to 5.