Oat flakes are a rich source of natural antioxidants – substances which help us resist infections and harmful environmental effects. Oat flakes contain a lot of phosphorus and calcium, essential for the formation and development of bones, as well as a lot of ferrum, that helps prevent anemia. Oat flakes are especially good for children and elderly people, since they are easily digestible. They should also be part of a diet in case of weakened immunoresistance, chronic fatigue syndrome, hormonal imbalance, atherosclerosis, vitamin deficiency, metabolic disorder, high level of cholesterol, gastrointestinal diseases.