Do oats really help lower cholesterol and aid weight loss?

Is high cholesterol purely diet-related or genetic? Dr Otieno says genetics is the biggest contributor with 60 percent, diet 35 percent, and lack of exercise less than five percent.

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Are oats really a homemade fix for weight loss and high cholesterol? Many people are turning to blended oats, mixing it with water or juice, lemon or cinnamon in the hope that it can help lower cholesterol levels and shed excess weight.

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