Sage

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Sage

Sage, is also known as common sage, garden sage, aromatic herb, salvia officinalis.

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Nutritional Benefits of Sage:

According to article by Ryan Raman (MS.RD) updated on 9th April 2024 and is published on “Healthline”, Sage,

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1. Sage may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer and neuroprotective effects. Evidence from test tube and animal studies suggest that compounds found in sage may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and neuroprotective effects. Other anti-inflammatory natural foods. Other natural foods that may go against cancer. Other natural foods that may support the nervous system.

2. Sage may support oral health. Sage has antimicrobial effects, which may protect against microbes that promote dental plaque.

3. Sage may ease menopause symptoms. Common sage was traditionally used to reduce menopause symptoms. It’s believed that compounds in sage have estrogen-like properties, allowing them to bind to certain receptors in your brain to help improve memory and treat hot flashes and excessive sweating. Other natural foods that may lend a hand to menopausal women.

4. Sage may reduce blood sugar levels. The leaves of common sage have been used traditionally as a remedy against diabetes. Human and animal research indicates that it may help lower blood sugar levels. Other natural foods that help to control blood sugar. Other natural foods that may be good for diabetes.

5. Sage may support memory and brain health. Sage can help support your brain and memory in several ways. For one, it’s loaded with compounds that can act as antioxidants, which have been shown to buffer your brain’s defence system. It also appears to halt the breakdown of the chemical messenger acetylcholine (ACH), which has a role in memory. ACH levels appear to fall in Alzheimer’s disease. Other improving memory natural foods. Other supporting brain healthy natural foods.

6. Sage may lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. Sage may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, which can build up in your arteries and potentially cause damage. Other natural foods that may help to control cholesterol.

7. Sage may protect against certain cancers. Animal and test-tube studies demonstrate that sage may fight certain types of cancer. In these studies, sage extracts not only suppress the growth of cancer cells but also stimulate cell death. Other natural foods that may go against cancer.

8. Sage may alleviate diarrhea. Fresh sage is a traditional remedy for diarrhea. Test-tube and animal studies found that it contains compounds that may alleviate diarrhea by relaxing your gut. Other digestive healthy food.

9. Sage may combat skin aging. Several test-tube studies suggest that sage compounds may help fight signs of aging, such as wrinkles. Other skin care and anti-aging natural foods.

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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)

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