Research
Molecular
There was a greater decrease in total cholesterol in the refined grain group compared to the whole grain group.
Practitioners should be aware that refined grains may lead to better cholesterol outcomes in this context.
StrongRefutesmedium confidence
There was a greater decrease in total cholesterol in RG group compared to WG group.
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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