For individuals with metabolic syndrome, a two-day calorie-restricted diet of oats produced a 10 percent decrease in LDL. The reduction persisted for 6 weeks. A six-week lower-dose supplementation with oats was not as effective. The gut microbiome shifted to increase metabolism of phenols, and those metabolites may have a role in LDL reduction. Summary: https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-48-hour-diet-cut-harmful-cholesterol-by-10-study-finds/ Original paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-68303-9 #Science #Health #Cholesterol #LDL #Diet #Oats #GutMicrobiome