Health Benefits of Bay Leaves

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Source of Vitamin C

One ounce of bay leaves contains 14 to 15 milligrams of vitamin C, which is high considering the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 45 to 120 milligrams.⁵‘Vitamin C: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.’ MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002404.htm Vitamin C is a vital nutrient and antioxidant the body uses to repair tissue, support the immune system, aid iron absorption and build strong bones.

Bay leaves are ground and added to food or used to make tea. Consuming an ounce of bay leaves on a daily basis can form part of the RDA of vitamin C.

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