Can Cheerios Really Lower Your Cholesterol

In response, General Mills has posted a statement on its web site. General Mills states that “Cheerios’ soluble fiber health claim has been FDA-approved for 12 years, and Cheerios’ ‘lower your cholesterol 4% in 6 weeks’ message has been featured on the box for more than two years.

How long does it take Cheerios to lower cholesterol?

In response, General Mills has posted a statement on its web site. General Mills states that “Cheerios’ soluble fiber health claim has been FDA-approved for 12 years, and Cheerios’ ‘lower your cholesterol 4% in 6 weeks‘ message has been featured on the box for more than two years.

Are Cheerios as good as oatmeal for lowering cholesterol?

A serving of Cheerios has just a single gram of soluble fiber — that means it could take 10-plus bowls of Cheerios — daily — to effectively lower LDL cholesterol. Oatmeal is a little better, with 2 grams of soluble fiber per serving – but still…

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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