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Written By: Agencies | Published : January 15, 2015 2:14 PM IST
New York, Jan 15: A research has found that sweet potato is abundant in essential vitamins, especially B6 which is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for the proper maintenance of red blood cell metabolism and many other bodily functions. Wilmer Barrera and David Picha from Louisiana State University analysed a variety of sweet potato tissue types - mature leaves, young leaves, young petioles, buds, vine sections and root tissue.
They found that vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin B2 contents were higher in leaf tissue than in other tissue types. "Our results indicate that mature and young leaves of sweet potato could provide significant amounts of vitamin B6 to the human diet," the researchers said. The vitamin B6 content in sweet potato leaves compares well with fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, avocados, carrots, bananas and cauliflower, they noted. The study was published in the journal HortScience. (Read: 10 ways to include sweet potatoes in your diet)
Here are some health benefits of sweet potatoes
Keeps your immune system active
Iron present in this vegetable activates white blood cell production, improves resistance to stress and proper im mune functioning. Vitamin D in sweet potatoes plays an important role in boosting your energy levels, regulating moods and helps to build strong immune system. Here are some more foods you can eat to improve your immunity.
Improves your digestion
Fiber in combination with magnesium helps relieve several problems with digestion, like indigestion, acidity etc. High in fiber content, sweet potatoes are light on your stomach as well as intestines. Read about more home remedies that can cure constipation.
Maintains healthy heart
Enriched with potassium and vitamin B6, sweet potatoes help in preventing heart attacks and strokes. By proper regulation of fluid and electrolytic balance in the body, this nutritious root helps in maintaining a healthy heart. Read about more Top 8 health benefits of sweet potatoes
With inputs from IANS
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