Whole Grains for Heart Health
Thu, August 19, 2010
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 Eating three servings of whole-grain foods daily may help reduce the risk of heart disease, researchers report.In a study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 233 middle-aged healthy adults first followed a four-week control diet. Then, they were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group, a wheat group or a wheat plus oats group for 12 weeks. The researchers assessed heart disease risk factors, including inflammatory markers, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. A total of 205 participants completed the study. The researchers found that systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure were significantly reduced by 6 and 3mmHg, respectively in the whole-grain groups compared to the control group. Overall, systemic markers of heart disease risk were similar between the two groups. The researchers concluded that whole-grain foods may significantly lower the risk of heart disease, mainly due to blood pressure-lowering effects. The results support earlier evidence that a low-calorie diet rich in whole grains may help prevent heart disease. For more information about integrative therapies for heart disease, please visit Natural Standard'sComparative Effectiveness database. To comment on this story, please visit Natural Standard's blog. References: - Katcher HI, Legro RS, Kunselman AR, et al. The effects of a whole grain enriched hypocaloric diet on cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women with metabolic syndrome. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Jan;87(1):79-90. View Abstract
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- Tighe P, Duthie G, Vaughan N, et al. Effect of increased consumption of whole-grain foods on blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk markers in healthy middle-aged persons: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Aug 4. View Abstract
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irvinelmo says:
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Whole grains are good for our health.Whole-grain foods are a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamins, trace minerals, phenolic acids, lignans, and phytoestrogens. Vitamin E and selenium are particularly concentrated in whole grains. Other trace minerals such as copper, zinc, and manganese are also found in the outer layer of grains. In addition, phytic acid, traditionally considered an antinutrient, may also function as an antioxidant.
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