May lower LDL (bad) cholesterol

The soluble fiber beta-glucan, which is good for the heart, is abundant in oat milk. Within your stomach, beta-glucan creates a gel-like material that can bind to cholesterol and stop it from being absorbed. In particular, levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, which have been connected to heart disease, may be reduced as a result of this. Up to 1.2 grams of beta-glucan can be found in one cup (240 mL) of oat milk.

For instance, a 1999 research indicated that consuming 3 cups (750 mL) of oat milk per day for 5 weeks lowered total and LDL cholesterol by 3 and 5 percent, respectively. The study involved 66 men with high cholesterol. An analysis of 58 trials, most of which involved persons with high cholesterol, also showed that taking an average of 3.5 grams of beta-glucan daily for 5–6 weeks lowered LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B by 4% and 2%, respectively. The primary protein in LDL cholesterol is apolipoprotein B. It serves as a more accurate risk factor for heart disease than LDL cholesterol alone.