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Hyacinth Bean: How Nutritionists Rate Its Nutrients, Health Effects, And More

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Hyacinth Bean: How Nutritionists Rate Its Nutrients, Health Effects, And More

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Perspective from Victoria Andrews

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics · 1 years of experience · Australia

Benefits

  • There is some evidence to suggest hyacinth bean may improve diarrhoea and stomach cramps, however, further research is needed to clarify this claim.
  • Hyacinth beans are great source of iron. Iron is needed to transport oxygen within cells, iron deficiency is associated with fatigue and low energy levels.
  • Hyacinth beans are high in copper, which is essential for brain pathways which help maintain mood and focus.

Side Effects

  • Raw hyacinth beans are not recommended for consumption, as they contain chemicals called cyanogenic glycosides which can be poisonous if eaten in large amounts.

Perspective from Lucía Ramos

Bachelor of Science · 8 years of experience · Argentina

Benefits

  • Hyacinth bean is effective in reducing the risk of colon cancer. Legumes contain a type of fiber that in the colon generates short chain fatty acids. Those fatty acids helps the colon microbiota and feeds beneficial bacteria.

Side Effects

  • Diabetic individuals could choose hyacinth beans as a good source of carbohydrates. They must combined them with vegetables and control the portion. 
Story by Victoria Andrews and Lucía Ramos: Microsoft Health

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