topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimAnd for the last several decades, researchers have continued to provide evidence for the benefits of higher fiber intake, especially for cereal fibers, on an array of health outcomes, with the greatest effects reported among low-fiber consumers and consumers of Western-style diets (–).
evidence level3
citationComerford Kevin B. (2026)
sourceThe impacts of ready-to-eat-cereals and cereal fibers on gut health, body weight, and cardiometabolic health
topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimInsoluble fibers, such as those primarily found in rice, corn, nuts, seeds, and vegetables tend to have more localized effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as by increasing fecal-bulking and fecal transit time, which can help promote bowel movement regularity and prevent constipation (,).
evidence level3
citationComerford Kevin B. (2026)
sourceThe impacts of ready-to-eat-cereals and cereal fibers on gut health, body weight, and cardiometabolic health
topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimThe first review focused on oats/oatmeal and wheat-based cereals and concluded that breakfast cereal consumption may be associated with improved bowel function, lower risk for obesity, lower cholesterol levels, and lower risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), but these effects largely depended on the type of cereal consumed, with wheat- and oat-based cereals each showing unique effects on health outcomes ().
evidence level3
citationComerford Kevin B. (2026)
sourceThe impacts of ready-to-eat-cereals and cereal fibers on gut health, body weight, and cardiometabolic health
topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claim1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 19 20 Although dietary fiber is abundant in a variety of commonly consumed foods, total intake remains significantly lower than recommended levels throughout most of the world (–).
evidence level3
citationComerford Kevin B. (2026)
sourceThe impacts of ready-to-eat-cereals and cereal fibers on gut health, body weight, and cardiometabolic health
topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claim2021a As outlined in the General scientific guidance for stakeholders on health claim applications (EFSA NDA Panel, ), it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the totality of the available evidence.
evidence level4
citationTurck Dominique (2026)
sourceOat beta‐glucans and reduction of postprandial glucose peak: Evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation ( EC ) No 1924/2006
topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimAccording to the EFSA guidance (EFSA NDA Panel, ), the scientific evidence for the substantiation of health claims on the reduction of postprandial blood glucose responses can be obtained from human intervention studies showing a decrease in blood glucose concentrations at different time points after consumption of a test food during an appropriate period of time (i.e.
evidence level4
citationTurck Dominique (2026)
sourceOat beta‐glucans and reduction of postprandial glucose peak: Evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation ( EC ) No 1924/2006
topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimfor individuals with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)), as long as postprandial insulinaemic responses are not disproportionally increased (EFSA NDA Panel, ).
evidence level4
citationTurck Dominique (2026)
sourceOat beta‐glucans and reduction of postprandial glucose peak: Evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation ( EC ) No 1924/2006
topicOat Beta Glucan Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis
claimEFSA is requested to evaluate the scientific data submitted by the applicant in accordance with Article 16(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
evidence level4
citationTurck Dominique (2026)
sourceOat beta‐glucans and reduction of postprandial glucose peak: Evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation ( EC ) No 1924/2006