10 Benefits of Swiss Chard
Benefit #7: Boosts Circulatory Health
Healthy blood circulation is the result of a combination of factors. These include a balanced composition of the various components of blood including white and red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Other factors include a healthy circulation infrastructure including blood vessels, the heart, the lungs, and the nervous system.
All these components of blood circulation depend on nutrition for maintenance. Swiss chard contains some of the essential micronutrients for a healthy circulatory system. These include vitamin K whose role in blood circulation includes regulating blood calcium levels and blood clotting; potassium whose role in blood circulation includes regulating blood pressure; and magnesium whose role in circulatory health includes regulation of blood pressure and supporting a healthy heartbeat and regulation of blood calcium levels. The array of phytonutrients in Swiss chard also maintains healthy blood circulation by protecting against inflammation and free radicals.
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