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The gluten issue:
Some studies show that most people with celiac disease can tolerate oats, while some studies show sensitivity. Some people with celiac disease seem to be sensitive to oats, whether they are contaminated or not. Oats are a rotated crop with wheat. This is where the cross contamination occurs. A small segment of the population with celiac disease seem to have adverse T cell responses to oats that can’t be explained by the contamination. Another problem with oat consumption among people with celiac disease is that some may seem to tolerate oats well, and show no symptoms, but still be suffering damage. (Info taken from Celiac.com)
If you don't suffer from celiac oats are a great tasting, healthy item that has been proven over and over to lower cholesterol.
Fiber
Oats contain fiber known as beta-glucan that has proven beneficial on cholesterol levels.
Selenium
A necessary cofactor of the important antioxidant glutathione peroxidase, selenium works with vitamin E in numerous vital antioxidant systems throughout the body.
