Research Progress on Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Oats

Oat is a kind of gramineous plant which is rich in nutrients and has a long history of eating. In addition to its high nutritional value,modern research has shown that oats contain functional factors such as phenolic acids and alkaloids,which have many biological activities such as anti-cancer and blood sugar regulation. They are widely used in food,health care and other industries. The application prospect has been widely concerned by scholars at home and abroad. This article focuses on the recent discovery of flavonoids,phenolic acids,alkaloids and other nearly 100 chemical components and their structural formula,in order to provide reference and basis for the research and development of oatmeal ingredients. At the same time,this paper briefly reviews the hypoglycemic,lipid-lowering,cholesterol-lowering,anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor and anti-tumor activities of oat functional factors,aiming at providing reference for the development and application of oat products.