Leeks have sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin that can fight dangerous free radicals in the body.Allicin in leek has anti-bacterial, antiviral, antifungal activities.It produces sulfenic acid that is a compound to neutralize dangerous free radicals faster than any other known compounds.Kaempferol in leek is a powerful flavonol to boost human health.
Leek contains carbohydrate, protein, dietary fiber, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, vitamin vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium, manganese and zinc.
A single one cup of serving of leeks provides 1.484 International Units (IU) of vitamin A, 64 percent of daily vitamin A intake for woman, and 49 percent of daily vitamin A intake for man.Leeks contain 42 micrograms of vitamin A per cup.A cup of leeks provides 47 percent of daily vitamin K intake for woman, 34 percent of daily vitamin K intake for man.
The Benefits of Leek
STUDY AND RESEARCH
Research has linked kaempferol in leek not only to lower the risk of cancer but also to lower the risk of numerous chronic diseases.
Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry reports that Some of Epidemiological Studies have found a positive association between the consumption of leek containing kaempferol and a reduced the risk of developing several disorders, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Numerous Preclinical Studies have shown that kaempferol and glycosides of kaempferol in leek have a wide range of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiosteoporotic, antiallergic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, anxiolytic, estrogenic, and analgesic activities.
Environmental Health Perspective wrote that Allium vegetables like Garlic, onion, leek, and chive can protect against stomach and colorectal cancers.
The American Optometric Association notes lutein and zeaxanthin in leek can protect from cataract and age-related macular degeneration when it is consumed in adequate amounts.
- Protects blood vessel linings from damage
- Reduces the risk of gastric cancer or stomach cancer
- Reduces the risk of colorectal cancer
- Reduces lung cancer
- Reduces brain cancer
- Reduces prostate cancer
- Prevents neural tube defects in newborns
- Reduces the risk of heart disease
- Decreases high cholesterol
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Prevents stroke
- Fights infection
- Supports the growth of new red blood cells
- Regulates blood flow
- Protects from cataract
- Protects from age-related macular degeneration
- Protects the eyes tissues from oxidative damage and harmful oxidation of DNA
- Strengthens teeth
- Strengthens bone
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
- Prevents cardiac failure
- Prevents anemia
- Improves digestive problems
- Prevents atherosclerosis
- Prevents obesity
- Protects Type 2 diabetes
- Treats rheumatoid arthritis
- Cures allergic airway inflammation
- Prevents blood clots
- Keeps feeling full
STUDY AND RESEARCH
Research has linked kaempferol in leek not only to lower the risk of cancer but also to lower the risk of numerous chronic diseases.
Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry reports that Some of Epidemiological Studies have found a positive association between the consumption of leek containing kaempferol and a reduced the risk of developing several disorders, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Numerous Preclinical Studies have shown that kaempferol and glycosides of kaempferol in leek have a wide range of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiosteoporotic, antiallergic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, anxiolytic, estrogenic, and analgesic activities.
Environmental Health Perspective wrote that Allium vegetables like Garlic, onion, leek, and chive can protect against stomach and colorectal cancers.
The American Optometric Association notes lutein and zeaxanthin in leek can protect from cataract and age-related macular degeneration when it is consumed in adequate amounts.
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