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Jakarta, clubnet Indonesia
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Not only enrich the taste of cooking, it turns out benefits
tamarind
also abundant.The following is a series of tamarind benefits for
health
, especially health
organ
in the body.
Tamarind is one of the most popular raw ingredients used in Indonesia.Starting from herbs to herbal ingredients, tamarind has many functions.
This fruit comes from a tree
Tamarindus Indica
which thrives in the tropics.The shape is long and slim with a wrinkled dark brown skin.The flesh of the fruit is brownish that surrounds large seeds.
Javanese acid nutritional content
Quoting from the page
Muhammadiyah University, North Sumatra
, the taste of this fruit is derived from tartaric acid content, citric acid, and natural acid which is natural in this fruit.
Although it tastes sour, the abundant nutritional content in this fruit makes it have many health benefits.
Launch
Healthline
, in one cup of tamarind fruit flesh (about 120 grams) contains the following nutrients.
Magnesium: 26 percent of daily needs
Potassium: 16 percent of daily needs
Iron: 19 percent of daily needs
Calcium: 7 percent of daily needs
Phosphorus: 11 percent of daily needs
Copper: 11 percent of daily needs
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 43 percent of daily needs
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 14 percent of daily needs
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 15 percent of daily needs
Benefits of Tamarind for Health
Thanks to the rich nutritional content, tamarind is able to offer a number of health benefits.Anything?
1. Reducing the risk of cancer
One of the most important benefits of tamarind acids, namely its ability to help reduce the risk of cancer.This is because tamarind contains a lot of antioxidants, especially
Phytochemical
like beta-carotene.
According to
WebMD
, the antioxidant serves to protect cells from damage due to free radicals that can damage cell DNA.This DNA damage is believed to be the beginning of the development of various types of cancer.
2. Maintain brain health
As a source of vitamin B complex, especially thiamine and folic, tamarind can maintain brain function and nervous system.Vitamin B is soluble in water and is not stored in the body, so it needs to be obtained from daily food.
This nutrition helps the metabolic process of energy in the brain and maintains nerve health to remain optimal.By consuming tamarind, you can maintain natural brain health.
3. Supports bone health
Magnesium and calcium contained in tamarind play an important role in maintaining bone density.Magnesium helps strengthen bone structure, while calcium is the main mineral constituent of bones and teeth.
The lack of these two minerals can increase the risk of osteoporosis and broken bones, especially in adolescents and the elderly.
4. Improve heart health and regulate cholesterol
Tamarind is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids which function to reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL).Both of these compounds can help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries that cause heart disease.
In addition, the potassium content in tamarind acts as a vasodilator which helps widen blood vessels and reduce blood pressure.
5. Protect liver function
Equipment (
Fatty Liver
) Can be one of the causes of chronic liver disease.This disease can be prevented by tamarind.
Tamarind fruit extract contains antioxidants
Procyanidins
which can protect the liver from damage due to free radicals.This antioxidant helps reduce oxidative stress in the liver, maintain its function to remain optimal to clean toxins from the body.
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