*Study participants were able to lower total blood cholesterol by an average of 3.8%, by including 3 cups of cold cereal made with whole grain oats everyday in a healthy, lower-fat diet. (Johnston L, Reiss Reynolds H, Patz M, et al. Cholesterol-lowering benefits of a whole grain oat ready-to-eat cereal. Nutri Clin Care, 1998; 1:6-12.)