For his article on heart-healthy foods for American Profile, registered dietitian David Grotto consulted the following studies and reports.
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Reyna-Villasmil, N., et al. Oat-derived beta-glucan significantly improves HDLC and diminishes LDLC and non-HDL cholesterol in overweight individuals with mild hypercholesterolemia. American Journal of Therapeutics, March-April 2007; 14 (2): 203-212.
Seepo, L., et al. Plant stanol esters in low-fat milk products lower serum total and LDL cholesterol. European Journal of Nutrition, March 2007; 46 (2): 111-117.
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