Abstract
Oats are known to be a healthy food for the heart due mainly to their high beta-glucan content. In addition, they contain more than 20 unique polyphenols, avenanthramides, which have shown strong antioxidant activity in vitro and in vivo. The polyphenols of oats have also recently been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and anti-itching activity, which may provide additional protection against coronary heart disease, colon cancer, and skin irritation.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacokinetics
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Antioxidants / administration & dosage*
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Antioxidants / pharmacokinetics
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Avena / chemistry*
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Biological Availability
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Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
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Food, Organic*
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Humans
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Pruritus / prevention & control
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Vasodilation / drug effects
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ortho-Aminobenzoates / administration & dosage*
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ortho-Aminobenzoates / pharmacokinetics
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Antioxidants
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ortho-Aminobenzoates
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avenanthramide-2C