If a person who suffers from celiac desease eats glutein from wheat, barley or rye, their bodies react adversely to these plant based proteins and considers them foreign substances.
Is Oat Bran Safe for those with Celiac Disease? The avenin, plant based protein found in oat bran, according to the Celiac Sprue Association, may or may not be harmful for celiac sufferers. Research results were not conclusive.
Oat Bran Alternatives
Oat bran is a high-fiber food that can help lower blood cholesterol and promote normal bowel function. People with celiac disease or other forms of negative reactions to gluten should choose rice bran instead of oat bran, since this form of rice gluten won’t set off a negative reaction in the body. Choose alternatives like high-fiber foods. Examples of high fiber foods include, nuts, cornmeal, dark green vegetables and citrus fruit selections