Fans of porridge have long claimed that it gives them the best start to the day. Now scientists say there is growing evidence that it could also protect against cancer and heart disease. A global meeting of researchers says there is growing evidence that a bioactive, which is only contained in oats, may possess anti-oxidant properties, which help it to protect against both cancer and heart problems. Scientists at the [b]Annual Conference of the American Chemical Society[/b] said studies suggest that a bioactive compound called avenanthramide could stop fat forming in the arteries, causing heart attacks and strokes.
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