Oat flakes could be a fiber-rich solution to reduce weight gain and liver inflammation, according to a study by the University of Eastern Finland.
Consuming dietary fiber from oat and rye bran promotes the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, improves cholesterol metabolism and intestinal barrier function, and reduces liver inflammation, according to this Finnish study. It also showed that diets based on oat or rye bran could help reduce weight gain.
In this study cited above, the health benefits of oats and rye, as well as other whole-grain products, have been analyzed. The findings have shown that consuming them is related to decreased inflammation and improved metabolism of glucose, lipids, and adipose tissue, according to experimental research with humans and animals.
In addition, the same research study of the Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition at the University of Eastern Finland has also linked the intake of oats and rye with a lower risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.
The “superpowers” of oats in health
Therefore, oats would be a food very favorable to our health, since it has several superpowers that focus on cholesterol, fiber, vitamins, digestive and heart problems, among others.
A correct consumption of oats is associated with a slight decrease in body weight and BMI (Body Mass Index), as corroborated by the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN), in an interview with Infosalus.
On the other hand, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, oat bran and whole oats are used for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and digestive problems that include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulosis, inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea, and constipation. They are also used to prevent heart disease, gallstones, colon cancer, and stomach cancer.
Thus, FEN emphasizes to Infosalus that oats consumption is associated with lower blood cholesterol. In addition, it explains that in overweight and obese patients suffering from metabolic syndrome, it has been seen that oat fiber can help in improving glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. On the other hand, FEN also maintains that oat fibre would help slow the growth of cancer cell lines.
As the Spanish Nutrition Foundation concludes in an interview for Infosalus, the best time of the day to take oatmeal is “breakfast.” In addition, it also explains that one in four consumers claims that they consume this product daily.
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