Oats Improves The Brain Power

Oats are cereal foods considered good for health in several aspects. They are rich sources of fiber, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and B.Complex vitamins. Besides they also contain Inosotol useful in regulating cholesterol levels in the body. Because of its nutritive values it is considered a good diet for controlling heart and nervous problems. Some of the health benefits of oats are as follows:

• Controls cholesterol levels low in the body.
• Reduces the risk of cardio vascular diseases.
• Prevents cancer in the body because of its high fiber content.
• Relieves constipation.
• Useful in reducing depression due to anti depressant action.

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A new recent study revealed that oat extract can improve the brain power in young and old as well.

Researchers at the University of South Australia (USA) Nutritional Physiology Research Centre are investigating the usefulness of oats in maintaining the mental health of old people. The benefits of oats are well known but the researchers are interested to know how the oats act in maintaining the mental health. Janet Bryan from USA School of Psychology a pioneer in these studies has worked well on the usefulness of oats in improving the mental health in the aged people. According to his study that green oats contain bio-active nutrients which improve the bloods supply to the brain cells there by helping in the concentration and attention in the aged. Article by Dr.G.B.Haranath

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