Cinnamon and Oat-bran Lower Cholesterol?

Herm makes these muffins a couple times a week. I eat one each morning and he eats two. The recipe is in that cookbook that came out a few years ago, The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure. I make no claims, but Herman seems to think they help him. Neither do I make any claims about the taste. If you like concrete with a little sawdust mixed in to keep it light then you're gonna love these. Remember, they're good for you, not to mention they keep you very regular. Also don't forget that these are made with oat-bran, not oatmeal. He now adds cinnamon because of the recent studies proclaiming that 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon a day may Lower Blood Glucose Levels and Cholesterol Levels.

Oat-Bran Basic Muffins
2 1/4 cups oat-bran cereal
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or even peanuts)
1/4 cup raisins (or dates, currants, or whatever)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup brwn sugar or 1/4 cup honey or molasses
1 1/4 cup skim milk or evaporated skim milk
2 egg whites or egg substitute for two eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preheat the oven to 425% F. In a large bowl combine the oat-bran cereal, nuts, raisins and baking powder. Stir in the brown sugar or liquid sweetening. Mix the milk, egg whites, and oil together and blend in with the oat-bran mixture. Line muffin pans with paper baking cups, and fill with batter. Bake 15 to 17 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out moist but not wet. Makes 12 muffins. Store in a plastic bag to retain moisture. (remember, concrete hardens when exposed to air) Keep the muffins in the refrigerator if they will not be consumed within 3 days, as they contain no preservatives.