Studies show that those who suffer from chronic migraines often show lower levels of magnesium than those who do not. Therefore, a healthy balance of magnesium may help prevent migraines (22).
Magnesium is one of the Top 5
most plentiful minerals found in the body, and it’s essential for proper nerve
function. One cup of cooked oatmeal contains
15% of the daily recommended intake of magnesium.
Oats are loaded with
important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds. Half a cup (78
grams) of dry oats contains (5):
- Manganese: 191% of the RDI
- Phosphorus: 41% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 34% of the RDI
- Copper: 24% of the RDI
- Iron: 20% of the RDI
- Zinc: 20% of the RDI
- Folate: 11% of the RDI
- Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 39% of the RDI
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 10% of the RDI
- Smaller amounts of calcium, potassium, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin B3 (niacin)
Antioxidants are essential to
a healthy diet.
They protect the body from
harmful molecules called free radicals (or oxidants).
These antioxidants contain
many different vitamins and minerals (such as vitamins E and C and the mineral
selenium).
Oxidants are created by your
body to fight against harmful microbes and viruses.
However, if the body has an
overflow of oxidants, they’ll begin to attack the cells.
Antioxidants will halt this
process and protect cells against damage.
Oats contain large amounts of beta-glucan, a type of soluble
fiber.
Beta-glucan partially dissolves in water and forms a thick,
gel-like solution in the gut.
The health benefits of beta-glucan fiber include:
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