Can oatmeal help reduce blood pressure?
Since the late 1970’s 18 studies have examined the relationship between dietary fiber and blood pressure. In the majority of intervention studies, blood pressure was reduced — regardless of age, weight or other factors — and the reductions were in response to the increase in fiber intake. The studies showing significant blood pressure reductions involved increased intake of soluble fiber. More studies are currently underway to validate the impact of oat consumption in lowering blood pressure.
Since the late 1970’s 18 studies have examined the relationship between dietary fiber and blood pressure. In the majority of intervention studies, blood pressure was significantly reduced — regardless of age, weight or other factors — and the reductions were in response to the increase in fiber intake. The studies showing significant blood pressure reductions involved increased intake of soluble fiber. More studies are currently underway to validate the impact of oat consumption in lowering blood pressure.
Since the late 1970s 18 studies have examined the relationship between dietary fiber and blood pressure. In the majority of intervention studies, blood pressure was significantly reduced — regardless of age, weight or other factors — and the reductions were in response to the increase in fiber intake. The studies showing significant blood pressure reductions involved increased intake of soluble fiber. More studies are currently underway to validate the impact of oat consumption in lowering blood pressure.
