Oat porridge consumption alleviates markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in hypercholesterolemic adults.

Background And Objectives: Oats contain antioxidant phytochemicals that may help reduce inflammation as well as oxidative stress. In this study we aimed to investigate the effect of oat porridge consumption on inflammatory marker levels and oxidative stress in Thai adults with high blood lipid levels.

Methods And Study Design: A randomized crossover study was conducted.

Effect of oat consumption on lipid profiles in hypercholesterolemic adults.

Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a strong risk factor in cardiovascular disease. Oat (Avena sativa L.) beta-glucan, the soluble fiber in oat, has been known to reduce blood cholesterol levels considerably.

Iron absorption from NaFeEDTA-fortified oat beverages with or without added vitamin C.

Background: Food fortification is the best long-term approach for reducing the incidence of iron deficiency.

Objective: To determine iron absorption from NaFeEDTA-fortified oat beverages without and with vitamin C.

Materials And Methods: Iron absorption in 19 apparently healthy 6-year-old children was studied.