10 Mar 2016 Blackmores Institute Whole grains reduce risk of myocardial infarction study 10 Mar 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A high intake of whole grains is linked with a lower risk of myocardial infarction, with rye and oats being especially beneficial, recent Danish study shows. The researchers found that a high intake of whole grain products was significantly associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction. Men and women who had the highest wholegrain intake had a 22 percent, and 29 percent, lower risk of myocardial infarction, respectively. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.