Quaker Oats Co., the country`s largest producer of oat bran cereals, has launched a counterattack on a recent study that appeared to cast doubt on oat bran`s effectiveness in lowering artery ...

Bran is one of those terms that you may see pop up in the cereal aisle. ... (bran-based cereal) to your favorite cereal, or bake with it in muffins and oat bars," Galati suggests.

Question: I am now quite confused about oat bran cereals. The TV ads are still pushing them as a way to lower cholesterol. Yet, not long ago the news was full of stories saying that oat bran ...

The same goes for oat bran, which is in some cereals, baked goods, and other products. How Do Oats Help? Oatmeal is full of soluble fiber, which we know lowers LDL levels.

Many higher fiber cereals — like the Fiber One Original Bran Breakfast Cereal (18 grams per serving) or Nature’s Path Smart Bran (17 grams per serving) — can help you meet that goal.

In one study, those who ate oat bran experienced a 23% drop in total cholesterol. ... Heart Health. Oats are high in antioxidants called avenanthramides, not found in other cereal grains.