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Eat This Much Wholegrain for Heart Health
16 Sep
Summary
- Consuming 60-100g of wholegrain daily benefits heart health.
- Wholegrain intake reduces body weight and blood pressure.
- Benefits include lower cholesterol and glucose levels.
A recent study analyzing data from over 6,500 individuals suggests that consuming 60-100 grams of wholegrain daily may offer substantial benefits for cardiovascular health. This intake level is linked to improvements in several key risk factors.
These benefits include reductions in body weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure. Additionally, higher wholegrain consumption was associated with lower levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, and inflammation markers.
Researchers found that while some cardiovascular advantages were observed with 30-40g of wholegrain, the most significant improvements occurred at higher intake levels, aligning with the upper end of current dietary recommendations.
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, highlights that these positive effects likely stem from multiple modest improvements acting in concert across various pathways, rather than a single large effect on one risk factor.
