Unlocking the Power of Medicinal Plants and Supplements for Optimal Health

2023-11-01 17:33:00
Medicinal plants and supplements are an ideal option for those looking for extra support to combat diseases, ailments and ailments (Infobae)

Supplements and medicinal plants have been gaining popularity in the field of health and medicine, offering a natural and complementary way to address various needs of the body and mind.

With growing awareness regarding the power of nature to nourish and heal, it is time to immerse yourself in this fascinating universe of therapeutic alternatives that promise to improve our quality of life, as long as it is under the supervision of a doctor.

This time we will focus on oats, what are their properties, their level of safety and effectiveness, contraindications, side effects, as well as their reaction when interacting with medications, foods and other medicinal herbs or supplements, according to Medline Plus, a page of the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the United States government.

Scientifically named Avena Sativa, oats are a type of cereal grain. People often eat the plant’s whole seeds, outer seed coats, leaves, and stems.

Oatmeal can lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as help control appetite by making you feel full. It also appears to reduce swelling when applied to the skin.

Oat bran may work by preventing the intestine from absorbing substances that can cause heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

In addition to being healthy, oats are a versatile food (Shutterstock)

Oats contain fiber. Eating a diet rich in fiber, such as 3.6 grams of oats a day, reduces the risk of heart disease.

Eating oats, oat bran, and other soluble fibers may slightly lower total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol when consumed as part of a diet low in saturated fat.

Eating a diet rich in whole grains, such as oats and oat bran, may help prevent diabetes. It may also help improve blood sugar control and reduce cholesterol levels in people with diabetes.

Eating high-fiber foods, such as oats and oat bran, appears to reduce the risk of stomach cancer.

Oat bran and whole oats are probably safe for most people when eaten in food. Oats can cause gas and bloating.

To minimize side effects, start with a low dose and slowly increase to the desired amount. Your body will get used to the oat bran and the side effects will likely go away.

Lotion containing oat extract is possibly safe to use on the skin. Putting products containing oats on your skin can cause some people to get a rash.

Oat bran and whole oats are probably safe when consumed in foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

People with celiac disease should not eat gluten. Many people with celiac disease are told to avoid eating oats because they might be contaminated with wheat, rye or barley, which contain gluten. But in people who have not had any symptoms for at least 6 months, eating moderate amounts of pure, uncontaminated oats appears to be safe.

Regardless of the level of safety and effectiveness of a medicinal plant or supplement, the ideal is to go to the doctor (Illustrative image Infobae)

Insulin: Oats may reduce the amount of insulin needed to control blood sugar. Taking oats along with insulin can cause your blood sugar to drop too low. Closely monitor your blood sugar level. Your insulin dose may need to be changed.

Diabetes medications: Oats can lower blood sugar levels. Taking oats along with diabetes medications can cause blood sugar to drop too low. Closely monitor your blood sugar level.

Herbs and supplements that can lower blood sugar: Oats can lower blood sugar. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might lower blood sugar too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include aloe, bitter melon, cassia cinnamon, chromium, and cactus.

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