Health Benefits of Yams
The following information states the major nutrients found in yams. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating yams.
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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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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