Researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein

Medical Xpress / University of Manitoba / Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism / Nutrients ^ | April 23, 2025 | Jenny Bouchard et al / Pema Raj et al

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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 study, focused on animals with hypertension. Oat protein significantly lowered blood pressure and improved heart function.

"Risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol lead to cardiovascular disease in humans. Both conditions are improved by consuming oats," says Joseph. "Additionally, protein from oats is easy to digest and key nutrients are readily absorbed in the body."

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“Oat protein significantly lowered blood pressure and improved heart function.”

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[rellic]

I love oatmeal with a ton of sugar.
I like lots of beer!
I like salads drenched in hi fat dressings.
and my cooked veggies smothered in butter.
Most y’all don’t get it,
it is QUALITY of life not QUANITY!

[heartwood]

If only BigAg didn’t kill the oats with glyphosate to dry them before harvest...the oats might be a tad healthier.

Perhaps RFKennedyJr might address the issue?

[Glad2bnuts]

Where are they getting the protein of the oats? It surely isn’t in rolled or steel cut oats.

[ifinnegan]

Oats are good for you!

Who knew?!

[Cold Heart]

You will have to go to the dreaded non-GMO, organic oats:)

[Cold Heart]

12% protein content in rolled oats.

[metmom]

Oats are surprisingly high in nutrition, even protein.

They’re a little low in lysine, an amino acid that prevents them from being a complete protein.

[Red Badger]

[Red Badger]

THEY ARE GREAT FOR HORSES!...............

[LouAvul]

"......in obese rats."

Why would I care about fat democRATs?

[Georgia Girl 2]

Mr. GG2 cooks and eats his oatmeal 3-4 days a week for breakfast. The dog gets the last bit out of the bowl. They both have their blood pressure under control. 😏

[SaveFerris]

😂

[82nd Bragger]

I add honey, raisins, cinnamon and peanut butter to my oatmeal for extra calories/protein.