Oat bran benefits

Introduction

Oat bran is also high in minerals, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins like riboflavin and pyridoxine.

Oat bran is also high in minerals, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins like riboflavin and pyridoxine. But oatmeal provides more energy in fewer servings if compared to oat bran, which means oats are high in energy-giving calories (1).

Servings per 100 grams (2) (3)

Benefits of oat bran 

• Enriched with proteins

Oat Bran contains a significant amount of starch and protein that helps in boosting metabolism of the body. The large amount of endosperm tissues present in the groat ensures high nutrient quality (4).

• High-fiber diet meal

Oat bran is rich in dietary fiber, with 15.8 grams/per 100-gram serving. It helps in promoting healthy digestion and thus helps in reducing cholesterol levels (5).

• Vitamins and minerals are rich

Oat bran is packed with essential vitamins and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and folate. It provides nourishment to the body cells necessary for growth (6).

• Low glycemic index ratio

Oat bran contains a very low glycemic index (GI ratio). Low glycemic index enables the reduction of type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. They release energy slowly into the bloodstream and hence make them an ideal option for people suffering from diabetes or those looking to manage their blood sugar levels more effectively (7).

• Heart-health booster

Studies proved that consumption of oats daily lowers LDL cholesterol levels while increasing HDL cholesterol levels, which are key boosters for heart health (8).

Side effects of oat bran 

• Blood-sugar spike

Consuming too much oat bran can raise blood sugar levels, which can be dangerous for patients with type 2 diabetes. It could also be fatal for patients with pre-diabetic symptoms (9).

• Gastrointestinal stress

Soluble-dietary fibre present in oat bran can be harmful to patients with ulcerative colitis syndrome and IBS(irritable bowel syndrome) (10).