Who among us does not know about oatmeal porridge, which is not only a popular food, but can become a real salvation in case of stomach disorders, after poisoning and other problems with the digestive tract. From oat broth, which is prepared from whole unpeeled grains, there may be even more benefits in the therapeutic plan, since in this case the maximum amount of nutrients contained in oats remains. Let's see what causes the benefits of oat broth, in which cases it really helps, and whether its use can cause harm.
Benefits of oat broth for the body
The oats contain:
- a large number of vitamins B, C, A, E;
- microelements, primarily iron, potassium, magnesium, fluorine, silicon, etc .;
- fatty acid;
- amino acids
- proteins;
- soluble fiber (which has an enveloping effect).
The use of oat broth promotes:
- elimination of cholesterol , toxins and toxins from the body;
- normalization of digestion;
- improvement in gastritis and heartburn, due to the enveloping effect;
- purification and improvement of liver function;
- strengthening the walls of blood vessels;
- easy diaphoretic action;
- reduction of edema (by removing excess fluid from the body);
- normalization of sleep and strengthening of the nervous system.
Also, the decoction has a toning and restorative effect.
Possible harm to oat broth
Oats are contraindicated in people suffering from celiac disease and gluten deficiency, due to the content of the gliadin protein. There are no other categorical contraindications to oat broth, but there are a number of cases in which treatment should be observed
- severe forms of renal and hepatic insufficiency;
- cholelithiasis ;
- a surgery to remove the gallbladder.
Because of the diuretic effect, its use in hypotension is undesirable.
Individual intolerance to oats is practically not found, and the main undesirable side effect of taking a decoction in large quantities may be diarrhea.