Benefits of Genjer Leaves for Health

in Hive Learners2 years ago

Leaves that come from plants that live in watery soils, such as swamps, ponds or rice fields, are indeed often used as fresh vegetables or as a main food companion. The benefits of genjer leaves for health are quite diverse because of their nutritional content. The vegetable with the Latin name Limnocharis flava has the potential to replace damaged body cells, control blood pressure, strengthen bone health, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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The potassium content in genjer leaves is able to help control blood pressure, so it can avoid hypertension.

It is known that blood vessel wall problems can also be overcome with foods rich in potassium.

If the blood vessels are not disturbed, heart disease can be prevented, moreover there are additional polyphenol antioxidants in this vegetable.

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Vitamin C in genjer leaves can also encourage the production of collagen which plays an important role in building and supporting many connective tissues, such as hair, skin, and nails.

Because it triggers the production of collagen, vitamin C also accelerates wound healing.

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Calcium and phosphorus are needed to maintain strong bones and teeth.

As a mineral that is not produced independently by the body, we must eat foods that contain both nutrients.

Not only contained in milk, calcium and phosphorus are also in genjer.

Consumption in the right amount for strong teeth and bones, and avoid osteoporosis.

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