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Bay leaf: Nutrition tips from experts

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Health tips from the experts

“The enzymes in bay leaves can help calm indigestion” -Hannah Purtle, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

“Cook soups and lentils with bay leaf for improved digestion” -Michael Colangelo, Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition

Benefits by Carolina Castro

  • Due to bay leaf fibers and polyphenols may improve digestive health.
  • Bay leaf has a high content of ion, calcium, magnesium and vitamin K important nutrients for bone health.
  • A phytonutrient in bay leaf called parthenolide may help fights inflammation. 

Side effects by Carolina Castro

  • Individuals taking blood thinners and warfarin should be careful with bay leaf intake due to high amount of vitamin K.
  • Excessive consumption may cause slippiness and drowsiness. 

Quantity recommendation by Carolina Castro

  • I would recommend 3 to 5 leaves of bay leaf per day to be used as spice in cooking preparations. Thus, can enhance the preparations with vitamins C, A and E plus minerals as zinc, iron, manganese, calcium etc.

 Reference: Carolina Castro, Hannah Purtle, Michael Colangelo

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