TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, JAYAPURA – Red spinach or those with Latin names nama Amaranthus tricolor contains many nutrients. One of them is iron.
The human body needs iron to carry out various functions, from blood circulation to infection prevention.
Here are the health benefits of iron according to Dr. Patricia Lukas Goentoro as reported by Hellosehat.
Patricia revealed that the iron in red spinach can increase hemoglobin production.
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The production of hemoglobin can prevent anemia.
“Iron intake can restore hemoglobin so that red blood cells can bind more oxygen,” he explained.
Adequate iron intake can help the division and maturation of white blood cells to prevent infection.
In addition, iron can also improve concentration and improve sleep quality.
When the level of iron in the blood decreases, it affects the ability to concentrate.
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