Oats vs. rice: which grain boosts heart health?

NCT ID NCT05526092

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at whether eating oats for 6 weeks can improve cholesterol, blood pressure, and overall health in people who are overweight or have high cholesterol. About 72 adults will eat either oats or rice daily, and researchers will measure changes in blood fats, inflammation, and gut health. The goal is to see if oats can help manage heart disease risk factors.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Food Sciences, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku

    Turku, Turku, 20500, Finland

  • Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland

    Kuopio, 70211, Finland

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