Oat extracts can improve mental health of older adults


Having oat extracts can improve and boost brain power even at old age, says a new study by researchers at University of South Australia (USA). The researchers are now studying how this will benefit the older adults.

Oats, a staple breakfast like corn flakes and muesli stabilizes blood sugar levels and enhances immunity system on the human bodies. It is an excellent source of dietary fibers which helps in lowering the high cholesterol levels.

Peter Howe, the researcher said that though there are so many health benefits of oats, there is an increasing interest in how oats can improve mental health.

Mental health problems are known to affect more the old people as there is an age related cognitive decline noticed in them gradually as they age.

Green oats extracts can improve the cognitive performance in older adults. Green oats can prevent fatigue, irritable moods and poor concentrations. The bioactive nutrients also assist in improving blood flow in the brain. This help in boosting attention and concentration of a person.

source: bolohealth

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