Oats燕麥
Signature ingredient: Beta-Glucan — B-grade evidence (Cholesterol, ~133% of the studied dose per serving)
Standard nutrients per USDA FoodData Central · phytochemicals (lutein / K2 / sulforaphane etc.) are literature estimates, varying by variety and processing
S / A … ingredient evidence tier (tap for the claim) | bar = how much of the studied dose one serving of Oats gives you
Meaningful intake one serving delivers a real fraction of the studied dose
Beta-Glucan
4g · Reaches the cholesterol-lowering studied dose
B Cholesterol →
＋ Common Cold C・Immune Function C
≈ 133% of studied dose
Zinc
4mg · 36% DV
B Immune Function →
＋ Age-related Macular Degeneration A・Diarrhea Pediatric A
≈ 36% of studied dose
Manganese
4.9mg · 213% DV
C Micronutrient Deficiency →
＋ Osteoporosis C・Bone Fracture U
≈ 213% of studied dose
Why this page doesn't claim "Oats works"
Whole foods almost never have RCTs — the evidence sits on the ingredients. So this page does one honest thing: it lists which graded ingredients Oats contains, how much, and how far that is from the studied dose. It makes no efficacy claim about Oats itself.
Bottom line: Oats' real winner is beta-glucan - one serving (dry weight) reaches the cholesterol-lowering studied dose (3 g); manganese, magnesium, and zinc also reach meaningful proportions.
Every tier links to its full evidence page · Methodology →