The meta-analysis found the greatest benefits for most outcomes occurred at approximately 60–100 grams of whole grains per day by dry weight, equivalent to about 4–6 servings.
Sources
- Cardiovascular Disease: 4 to 6 Servings of Whole Grains May Lower Risk (healthline.com)
- https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-09-17/whole-grains-4-6-servings-a-day-bring-major-heart-benefits (usnews.com)
- https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260916/Eating-four-to-six-wholegrain-servings-daily-protects-heart-health.aspx (news-medical.net)
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