Oats Reduce High Blood Cholesterol

Oat is a species of Cereal grain. They are the seeds of the plant Avena Sativa. Oat consumption by humans dates back to 400 BC. It was described as a bulk former, a healing agent and effective dessicant when applied to the skin. Oats are used as food for people and fodder for animals.
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Oats are mainly consumed as a breakfast food and snack product. Oat products are available as rolled flakes, quick and instant flakes, Oat flour and Oat Bran.
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Oats are valuable source of carbohydrates, which provide calories for energy needs. They are also rich in starch and fibre. Oats are also rich in higher concentration of balanced protein than any other cereals. Oats are of great value especially for vegetarians. They provide useful amounts of the vitamins thiamine, riboflavin and B6 and the minerals, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Besides those, they contain small amounts of vitamin E, folic acid and potassium.
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Oats also contain essential vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, soluable fibre and plant chemicals to protect humans from chronic diseases. Oats are also valuable sources of soluble fibre which can help reduce high blood cholesterol levels.

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Oat extract can be used to soothe the skin conditions, e.g. in baths, skin products etc