Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 It's high on the nutrition scale and the leaves are particularly rich in a) Flavonoid compounds that act as antioxidants and anti-cancer agents. Studies found these substances powerful against stomach, skin, breast and prostate cancer. b) Vitamin K important for maintaining healthy bone. c) Vitamin C and beta-carotene important antioxidants that work to reduce the amount of free radicals in the body. d) Vitamin B folic acid needed by body to help deal with high levels of a chemical called homocysteine, which is a risk factor for many illnesses such as heart disease. Rgds http://99health.blogspot.com/ Heal your past, enjoy your present, create your destiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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