Green oat extracts contain potentially psychoactive phytochemicals that have been shown to improve cognitive function following a single dose. This study investigated the effects of a single dose and four-week administration of a novel herbal extract (cognitaven) on cognitive function, mood, and changes in psychological state during a laboratory stressor. The study found that a single dose of 1290 mg and supplementation for four weeks with both 430 mg and 1290 mg green oat extract improved performance on working memory and multitasking tasks, and the highest dose also decreased the physiological response to stress. There were no treatment-related effects on mood. These results show that chronic supplementation with green oat extract can benefit cognitive function and modulate the physiological response to stress.
Eco-friendly gold nanoparticles in nanofibers enhance heart tissue repair. Promising for treating heart failure and improving cardiovascular nursing care.
Researchers studied the MYB TF family in plants, showing its significance in plant life cycle and response to stress. Understanding MYB can improve crop resilience and productivity.
Reviewed effects of oats and barley on immune, inflammatory functions, and gut microbiota. Findings may guide dietary choices for immune health and gut microbiome modulation.
Scientists developed photoperiod-insensitive oats that can grow and flower under short-day conditions by studying MADS-box genes that regulate plant flowering. This finding has important implications for improving oat cultivation and understanding flowering mechanisms in crop plants.
This study highlights the importance of avenanthramides (AVNs), found in oats, which have various bioactivities. Understanding AVN biosynthesis can help develop sustainable sources, enhance production, and improve food and feed use. This summary provides an overview of AVNs in oats.
Sodium acetate can mitigate the detrimental effects of salinity stress in oat plants. It improves plant growth, chlorophyll content, and antioxidant defense system, ensuring osmoprotection even under stressful conditions. Sodium acetate positively impacts various plant development parameters, especially photosynthetic activity.
HPT2, a divergent form of HPT, was found in certain Triticeae plants. Its function and transcriptional profiles are yet to be understood. This research helps understand plant adaptability and potential applications in stress conditions.
A group of compounds called Avenanthramides found in oats have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. They can potentially modulate the PI3K signaling pathway, which is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases. More research is needed to understand how they work and their potential as a therapeutic strategy.
This review summarizes how eating oat can help reduce obesity through various mechanisms including regulating appetite, gut health, fat metabolism, and hormonal responses. Oat constituents like starch, fiber, and beta-glucan possess anti-obesity properties.
This review explores the composition and health benefits of oats, emphasizing their protein, fats, fiber, micronutrients, and the potential of fermented oat products for human health. Important for researching and developing functional foods.
Researchers studied the effect of Avena sativa (oat extracts) on cognitive function in healthy adults. The results were inconclusive and further research is needed to determine the true effect of polyphenol-rich diets or supplements on cognitive function.