*in a study looking at people with metabolic syndrome who consumed a calorie-restricted diet which included two days of eating almost nothing but oatmeal.
this post was submitted on 30 Jan 2026
21 points (100.0% liked)
Science
6130 readers
152 users here now
General discussions about "science" itself
Be sure to also check out these other Fediverse science communities:
founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
Their idea seems to be that using a short term intervention acts on the prebiotic effects and improves the gut microbiome, as compared to a lower dose over longer time. It does make sense.
It study design would be more interesting if they had a branch for "overnight oats".
Pro tip: just pour boiling water over a bowl of rolled oats and let them soak for a few minutes.