Eggplant Benefits for The Body
published by ChuzNul on Oct 13, 2011
The form is oval and purple, making the eggplant as a vegetable that is unique. Not only that, eggplant also has a good benefit for the body.
WHfoods tell whether the benefits of vegetables that are familiar to the people of Indonesia. Here it is,
Nutrition for the Brain
The study focused on anthocyanins in eggplant phytonutrient found in eggplant skin, called nasunin. Nasunin is a potent antioxidant and scavenger (eating) of free radicals that can protect cell membranes from damage. In animal studies, nasulin proved able to protect fat in membranes of brain cells. In brain cell membranes contain lipids that are not only responsible for protecting cells from free radicals but also for the body to absorb nutrients and dispose of the body’s metabolism.
Rich in Phenolic Antioxidant Compounds
Researchers at the American Agricultural Service in Beltsville, Maryland, found that, eggplant is a vegetable that is rich in phenolic compounds that act as antioxidants. Although eggplant vary, but in the phenolic content of all kinds are dominant, namely chlorogenic acid. In addition to being free radical, the benefits associated with chlorogenic acid as well as a potent antimutagenic (anti-cancer), anti-microbial, anti-LDL (bad cholesterol) and anti-virus.
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and free radical
Nasunin, not only a free radical, but also serves as the binding of iron, if there is excess iron in the body. Iron is good for the body, but if excessive would increase the risk of heart disease and cancer.
