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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2015; 21(41): 11825-11831
Published online Nov 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i41.11825
Published online Nov 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i41.11825
Table 2 Health benefits of oats
Effect | Findings | Ref. |
Hypocholesterolemic | An effect derived from β-glucan content, and demonstrated in normal and hypercholesterolemic subjects. The statistical significance of this cholesterol reduction has been variable, and remains controversial | [15, 18] |
Hypoglycaemic | Studies have suggested that oat consumption can significantly decrease insulin response, fasting blood glucose levels, and the incidence of postprandial hyperglycaemia. However, some studies have failed to identify a diet-related effect on glycaemic control or a person’s insulinemic response to oat-enriched products | [56-58] |
Prevention of cancer | Selenium, present in oats, is involved in DNA repair and associated with a reduced risk for cancer; especially colon cancer. Furthermore, it is found in foods with a high fibre content | [59-61] |
Reduction of hypertension | Soluble fibre-rich whole oats may be effective when consumed as dietary therapy for the prevention and adjunct treatment of hypertension | [62] |
Immunomodulatory | β-glucans act by stimulating the immune system and inhibiting the growth of various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites | [63] |
Antioxidant | Oats contain chemicals with potential antioxidant properties; e.g., vitamin E (tocols), phytic acid, and phenolic compounds, etc | [55] |
Antiatherogenic | In vivo studies of atherosclerosis showed that oat bran reduced plasma cholesterol levels. However, it was difficult to determine whether its antiatherogenic effect was a result of reduced plasma cholesterol alone, or if additional effects of other oat components contributed to the result | [64] |
Obesity control | Studies revealed that oats effectively reduced obesity, as well as indexes of serum lipid levels and liver function. These effects were observed when using β-glucan with the proper molecular weight | [14, 52] |
- Citation: Comino I, Moreno ML, Sousa C. Role of oats in celiac disease. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(41): 11825-11831
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i41/11825.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i41.11825