Researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein

While including oats in a balanced diet has long been recognized as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fiber content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied—until now. New research suggests there's even more to this grain. Drs. Sijo Joseph and Lovemore Malunga and Dr. Thomas Netticadan recently published two articles that show the nutritional benefits of oat protein are even greater than previously known. In one study, researchers found that an oat protein diet benefitted cardiovascular health, reduced bad cholesterol and improved cardiac function in obese rats. Building on these positive results, the team launched a second...