Spinach and its benefits.

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Spinach is an excellent source of many vitamins, minerals and plant components. It is considered rich in iron, a component of hemoglobin, the globular protein that carries oxygen to body tissues. Spinach is rich in carotenoids, which the body can transform into vitamin A, useful for preventing infections and keeping eyes and skin healthy. Spinach contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that promotes skin health, immune function and helps iron absorption. Vitamin K1 is present in spinach, which is essential for blood clotting but also to prevent osteoporosis; Folate (vitamin B9) that spinach possesses is essential for normal cellular function, tissue growth, to reduce physical and mental fatigue and is very important for women's health, especially during pregnancy and lactation. Spinach contains calcium essential for bone health, it is also a crucial signaling molecule for the nervous system, heart and muscles, Spinach has potassium, useful for cardiac, muscular and nervous function, it is also important for hydro-saline exchange at the cellular level. Spinach is one of the richest food sources in quercetin; flavonoid with antioxidant action useful to fight infections and inflammations Spinach is rich in nutrients and antioxidants and its consumption is considered very healthy, as they would be useful to ensure eye health, reduce oxidative stress, prevent cancer and reduce blood pressure levels. Spinach improves eye health. Zeaxanthin and lutein help protect our eyes from damage caused by sunlight; These two pigments work to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts, which are the main diseases that cause blindness. The large amount of nitrates present in spinach makes it capable of reducing blood pressure levels and, consequently, decreasing the risk of developing heart disease. The antioxidants found in spinach can help fight aging and reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes, which are related to increased oxidative stress. Most of the carbohydrates present in spinach are represented by fibers, particularly insoluble fibers whose function is to increase fecal mass and accelerate intestinal transit, thus avoiding constipation.
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