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common oat used in herbal supplements and foods is derived from
cultivated sources. For some herbal supplements, the green or
rapidly dried aerial parts of the plant are harvested just
before reaching full flower. Many herbal texts refer to using
the fruits (seeds) or green tops. Although some herb texts
discuss oat straw, there is little medicinal action in this part
of the plant. Our proprietary “Star-Rating” system was developed
to help you easily understand the amount of scientific support
behind each supplement in relation to a specific health
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mineral, or herb will successfully treat or prevent associated
health conditions, our unique ratings tell you how well these
supplements are understood by the medical community, and whether
studies have found them to be effective for other people. For
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