10 Benefits of Quinoa
Quinoa Benefit #5: Strengthened Immune System
Two flavonoids found in quinoa are quercetin and kaempferol. In fact, the quercetin content of quinoa is even higher than that found in typical high-quercetin foods like cranberries.
Many diseases today are caused by the overgrowth of bad bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites in the body. Quercetin and kaempferol strengthen the immune system against these conditions. They also have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer, and antidepressant effects.
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