endotoxin (enÂ´dÅtokÂ´sin), n a nondiffusible lipid polysaccharide-polypeptide complex formed within bacteria (some gram-negative bacilli and others); when released from the destroyed bacterial cells, endotoxin is capable of producing a toxic manifestation within the host.
They are low in fat and contain no cholesterol. Oat bran contains about 5.4 grams of protein in a 1 ounce serving, while whole grain oats contain 4 grams of protein.
Both types of oats contain lots of fiber, with 6 grams for whole grain oats and 4.9 grams in a third-cup serving for oat bran. On the other hand, highly processed oat cereals, while still a healthy breakfast choice, contain 1.2 grams of fiber in a third-cup serving.