SAFE
Avena sativa (Oat straw)
Avena sativa (aerial parts extract, beta-glucan, avenanthramides)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Botanicals
PubMed Studies
880
About
Oat straw and seed extract providing beta-glucan, avenanthramides, and minerals. Used for cognitive function, skin health, and anxiolytic effects. Avenanthramides have unique anti-inflammatory activity.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Coeliac disease: oat avenin is cross-reactive with wheat gluten in some coeliac patients — use certified gluten-free oat preparations. Drug interactions: warfarin (minor), antidiabetics (beta-glucan blood glucose lowering). Generally very safe.
🏷️ Other Names
Avena sativa (aerial parts extract, beta-glucan, avenanthramides)