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Oatmeal Diet Cuts Cholesterol, Boosts Gut Health in 48 Hours

3/4/2026

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A study by the University of Bonn found that consuming 300 grams of oatmeal daily for 48 hours reduced LDL cholesterol by 10% and yielded a 4.4-pound weight loss.
The study, funded by various German research organizations, also found that oatmeal increased beneficial gut bacteria.
A longer six-week oatmeal diet produced only modest improvements.
Researchers say short-term oat-based diets could help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and prevent diabetes.

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A study by the University of Bonn found that consuming 300 grams of oatmeal daily for 48 hours reduced LDL cholesterol by 10% and yielded a 4.4-pound weight loss.
The study, funded by various German research organizations, also found that oatmeal increased beneficial gut bacteria.
A longer six-week oatmeal diet produced only modest improvements.
Researchers say short-term oat-based diets could help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and prevent diabetes.