Mankind has known about the beneficial properties of oats for a long time. This culture is used not only as horse fodder, but also for human nutrition, since the cereal has a healing effect on the entire body.
Useful properties of oats
Powerful healing and beneficial properties, as well as a rich composition make it possible to widely use oats in folk medicine. The grains contain about 60% starch, up to 8% fat, 10-18% proteins (oats rank second after buckwheat in protein content), amino acids (tryptophan and lysine). Oats contain: essential oils, vitamins B1, B6, K, B2, carotene, pantogenic and nicotinic acids, gum. Among the macro- and microelements that are contained in this culture, the following should be noted: potassium, phosphorus, chromium, zinc, fluorine, magnesium, iron and many others. Oatmeal is rich in sulfur.
This culture is distinguished by the optimal ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins. Oats are often included in the diet to restore the rhythm of the heart, this is due to the content of B vitamins, which play an important role in the functioning of the nervous system. Starch, which is present in large quantities, provides the body with slow energy, which avoids a sharp rise in blood sugar (which is especially useful in diabetes). Organic acids are found in oats: erucic, oxalic and molonic.
Protein, which is part of the cereal, is necessary for the human body for tissue repair and growth. And soluble fiber protects the cardiovascular system, lowers the level of bad cholesterol in the blood (with regular use). Minerals and vitamins are actively involved in metabolic processes, reduce the risk of various diseases.
Oats are very important for blood, nails, bones, hair, cartilage and the metabolism of nervous tissue. The silica contained in the cereal helps prevent hair loss. Oats improve the functioning of the pancreas and liver, and promotes the absorption of fat in the intestines. An enzyme is found in grains that acts like a pancreatic enzyme (amylase) that helps metabolize carbohydrates. And thyrostatins have a beneficial effect on the activity of the thyroid gland. Mucous broths of oats are used for anemia, insufficient absorption of the stomach, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Contraindications and harm
In fact, oats can bring not only significant benefits to the body, but also harm. The harmful effects of cereals are obvious to people who suffer from celiac disease (intolerance to cereals). The phytic acid present in oats, when accumulated in the body, can lead to the leaching of calcium from the bone tissue. Before using oats for food, it should be borne in mind that this cereal is contraindicated in heart and renal failure, with individual intolerance to the product.
