If you have high blood pressure , adding oatmeal to your daily routine may be a simple and effective way to help manage it. While oatmeal is not a cure-all, research suggests oats can make a small but helpful impact on blood pressure when eaten consistently.

What the Research Says

Several studies have estimated that consuming oats containing 3 to 5 grams of beta-glucans daily, which is about 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup (uncooked) oats, may help lower blood pressure.

This effect tends to be more noticeable when oats replace refined grains like white bread or rice in the diet—even when the overall number of calories stays the same. To see measurable benefits, oats should be eaten most days, if not daily, for at least 8 weeks.

The most significant reductions are typically seen in systolic blo

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