Research
Molecular
Increased consumption of whole grains compared to refined grains independent of weight loss had no effect on blood pressure, CRP levels, and most other risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Practitioners should note that increasing whole grain intake alone may not improve cardiovascular risk factors without weight loss.
StrongRefutesmedium confidence
While WG were effective in reducing oxidative stress, increased consumption of WG compared to RG independent of weight loss had no effect on blood pressure, CRP levels and most other risk factors for CVD.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Short Term Consumption of Whole Grain Foods Independent of Weight Loss Does Not Affect Surrogate Markers of CVD
Mohsen Meydani et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2016
rct · n=81Cited 2×
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