Oats are a real storehouse of vitamins, macro- and microelements. It contains iron, silicon, iodine, zinc, copper, manganese, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. The following vitamins are also present in the composition of the cereal: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B9, A, PP, Beta-carotene, E, H, choline. It is also rich in thiamine, healthy fats and a large amount of soluble vegetable fiber. Due to this, cereal is considered an irreplaceable product in dietetics. The use of oat grains in various forms, including in the form of whole-grain flour, will help to avoid lethargy, general loss of strength, atherosclerosis. And the silicon in the cereal will preserve strong bones for a long time, raise immunity, strengthen blood vessels. Thanks to potassium, the acid-base balance of the blood will remain normal, the work of the kidneys and heart will stabilize. The medicinal properties of oats are used in the treatment of impotence, infertility. Scientific studies have proven the usefulness of consuming fiber contained in the grains of this cereal (cholesterol levels decrease, the risk of cardiovascular diseases decreases, blood pressure normalizes). Oats are useful for diabetics. It is able not only to lower blood sugar levels, but also to reduce puffiness by removing excess fluid from the body. Especially useful is slightly sprouted oats, with a lower calorie content and an increased content of vitamins.