Health benefits and importance of Avena sativa L

Abstract

Avena sativa L., popularly known as “oats”. It is said to be unique among all cereals because it is therapeutically active against many metabolic, and gastrointestinal diseases, inflammatory diseases, and vascular injuries such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, constipation, and cancers etc. The nutritional composition of oats is more than any cereal. It has more dietary fiber, protein, zinc, and iron. This review highlights the health benefits, importance, nutritional composition, and the future of oats in the health continuum.