About Nutmeg
Nutmeg also known as Myristica fragrans is divided into three parts; (1) Nutmeg Seed, (2)Nutmeg Mace, and (3)Nutmeg flesh. All these parts of fruit have been used for centuries by herbalists to treat a variety of ailments in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Thai medicine. However, Nutmeg flesh and seed is one of the most effective natural remedies for many health diseases.
The Benefits of linoleic acid in nutmeg flesh
Nutmeg flesh benefits to human health
Nutmeg flesh contains a lot of nutrients that have been proven to have a positive impact on a person's overall health. Nutmeg extract from the flesh help maintains the level of linoleic acid inside our body to :
Benefit 1
Reduce the risk of Cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack, cardiac arrest, heart failure, stroke and etc)
Benefit 2
Optimize glucose levels and
Benefit 3
Reduce the risk of diabetes
The benefits of flavonoid and terpenoid in nutmeg flesh
In addition, Nutmeg flesh also contains a compound called flavonoid and terpenoid. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants that have been shown a number of benefits to the human body system including;
Benefit 4
Anti-Cancer. Have a great of Antioxidant properties and play a role as an Anticancer agent
Benefit 5
Anti-inflammatory foods reduce the risk of Obesity, arthritis, Alzheimers’s, psoriasis, and more.
Benefit 6
Antiviral properties.Nutmeg flesh is believed to have antiviral properties and boost the immune system. People with consistently consumed antiviral functional food are less likely to be exposed to respiratory infection, for instance, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Benefit 7
Maintain Gut Health. It is proven by the previous study that nutmeg helps our digestive system function more efficiently. Nutmeg stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria, deactivates pathogenic bacteria, and accelerates nutrient metabolism and absorption in the digestive tract.
nutmeg seed benefits to human health
– Antidiabetic agent – Reduce the risk of diabetes
– Regulate cholesterol levels in the blood
– Anti-cancer food supplement
– Anti-inflammatory dietary supplement
– Memory-enhancing activity
– Maintain body weight.
Both Nutmeg seed and nutmeg flesh possess benefits for overall well-being, it is also a spice used in many types of food in many countries around the world. Some people use it in their cooking, while others use it as a spice for their desserts. Some people use it as tea. And some people make tea out of it and drink it for its health benefits.
References:
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