Avenanthramides are a type of
oat phytoalexins that exist predominantly in the
groats of oat seeds.Among a group of at least 25 avenanthramides that differ in the substituents on the
cinnamic acid and
anthranilic acid rings, three are predominant in oat grain: Bc (also called avenanthramide C), Bf (also called avenanthramide B) and Bp (also called avenanthramide A).
In vitro experiments indicate that they have significant
antioxidant activities, with Bc > Bf > Bp. In human and animal tests, this antioxidant capacity provides health benefits ranging from reduced rate of
LDL oxidation to protecting against
cancers and
heart disease.
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