Researchers from the University of Campinas (Brazil) studied the effect of eating oats on the gut microbiota. The results of the study, magazine nutrients.
Oats are used to produce oatmeal, flour, flakes, oatmeal and many other products. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of scientific papers conducted between 2012 and 2023 that examined the use of oat products and supplements to modulate gut microbiome function.
The authors found that oats contain unique phenolic compounds such as avenanthramides, avenacholysates, and avenacins. They have anti-inflammatory properties that scientists say show their ability to protect against colon cancer, coronary heart disease and dermatological problems. What’s more, oats contain vitamin E, which also has antioxidant properties that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
“The soluble and insoluble fibers and phenolic compounds found in oats provide a wide range of health benefits, including cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but more research is needed to provide conclusive evidence,” the authors write.
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