Organic oat groats have a nutty flavor and are the purest form of oat.
Oat groats contribute beneficial minerals — including iron and phosphorus — both components of compounds essential to good health. Phosphorus is incorporated into the DNA, bone mineral tissue and ATP — a source of energy — while iron is incorporated into hemoglobin and myoglobin, two proteins needed to transport and store oxygen.
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Oat groats also offer antioxidant benefits due to their zinc and copper content. Both minerals protect tissues from free radicals, which would otherwise damage the DNA, contributing to genetic mutations and disease. Zinc also plays a role in immune function, while copper supports nervous system health.
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