A recent 8-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that Neuravena®, a green oat extract (GOE) of Avena sativa L., may significantly enhance wellness and wellbeing during smoking reduction or cessation efforts. The study, involving 145 participants, demonstrated that those who supplemented with 900 mg/day of GOE experienced greater improvements in quality of life, stress reduction, and sleep quality compared to the placebo group. Notably, 66.7% of the GOE group achieved a successful reduction in smoking, defined as a more than 20% decrease in daily cigarettes, versus 49.3% in the placebo group. These positive effects persisted even four weeks after the intervention, highlighting GOE’s potential as a supportive aid in smoking cessation and reduction strategies. The supplement was also found to be safe and well-tolerated.
Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1405156/full
