Oat flour is made from the cereal grain Avena sativa, of the Graminaceae family, by milling the seeds. The high carbohydrate content is particularly useful for athletes who practice demanding and long-duration activities in order to meet the energy needs of the body and prevent muscle catabolism. Furthermore, the carbohydrates are slow digestion and therefore, due to the fibers present, they are able to provide long-term energy without causing insulin peaks. Thus, it is an element of particular importance for athletes.
Of all the cereal grains, oats have the highest protein profile (50% more protein than wheat protein) and its biological value is very impressive. Oats have an amino acid profile that is more complete and rich in essential amino acids. In fact, it contains 5 of the 8 essential amino acids (Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine and Phenylalanine), which are necessary for humans but cannot be synthesized by the body; therefore, they must be introduced through diet. They are essential for protein synthesis and increasing muscle mass in athletes. It is also important to note that oats have a much higher content of lysine compared to other cereal grains.
Due to its unique composition, CHOCO PROAT+ has an even higher protein content as it makes full use of the oat protein: the protein extracted from the oats (PrOATein) is then added to the protein already present in the oat flour. This makes CHOCO PROAT+ particularly suitable for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.
In addition, oat flour is high in fiber, which supports proper bowel function and digestion. The fibrous portion contains higher percentages of beta glucans, which are molecules that are beneficial for treatments in certain metabolic therapies. When the beta glucans are deposited in the gut, they trap cholesterol obtained from food in a non-absorbable gel. Then, the cholesterol gets carried away by the intestines. These cholesterol-lowering properties are useful in the prevention of heart disease and strokes. Also present in oats are avenanthramides (a group of phenolic alkaloids), which are powerful anti-inflammatories that are able to protect against cancer and inhibit cell proliferation.
Additional benefits come from the vitamins (including B vitamins, vitamin A and vitamin E) and minerals (selenium, phosphorous, calcium, molybdenum, silicon, sodium, iron, zinc and copper) present in oats. More specifically, silicon increases the production of urine and eliminates uric acid, which is responsible for disorders such as gout. Calcium prevents osteoporosis and is important for athletes while zinc plays a vital role in the supply of insulin and iron helps transport oxygen in tissues. These functions are necessary for the maintenance, growth and protection muscle mass.
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