In the past, no distinction was made between soluble and insoluble fibre. But this is very important because soluble fibre in particular can have a positive effect on cholesterol levels. And oats perform excellently with a soluble fibre content of 46 %. Wheat bran, on the other hand, only contains 8 % soluble fibre.
Around 85 % of the soluble oat fibre is provided by beta-glucan. Oat beta-glucan has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels. This effect occurs with a daily intake of 3 g of oat beta-glucan as part of a varied and fat-conscious diet.
