possess phytoestrogen activity. They contain large amounts of vitamin B6, which is
required by the liver, and also contain folic acid and other B vitamins which help to
detoxify excess estrogen. This action is especially beneficial in helping women
improve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
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Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
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Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Yams provide a very good
source of potassium and fiber.
They also offer a good source of
vitamins B1, B6, and C. In
addition, yams are a good
source of manganese and
carbohydrates.
They also contain a unique
phytoestrogen called diosgenin
that is used as a starting material
for the synthesis of the
hormones estrogen and
progesterone which is created by
drug manufacturers. Yams are a
superfood especially since they
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