Comment by js2

3 hours ago

The paper does a better job explaining why oats were chosen:

> Oats offer an interesting and promising approach for treating MetS due to their unique composition characterized by a high fiber content, especially β-glucan, essential minerals and vitamins, and various bioactive substances, including phenols which exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that may improve metabolic function. Furthermore, oats are an accessible and sustainable food item.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-68303-9