Swisschard greens are rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is rich in minerals like Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium and Iron. Swisschard greens have anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps in regulating the blood sugar level of the body. A detailed account of health benefits of Swisschard is given below:

Vitamin A: Swisschard is rich in vitamin A. It is essential for eye health and also for strengthening body’s natural immune system. Vitamin A is also essential for tissue building, and skin health. Vitamin A Deficiency results in night blindness, and drying of skin and eyes.

Vitamin K: Swisschard is rich in vitamin K. It is essential for blood clotting, and for preventing heart diseases, cancer, and osteoporosis. Vitamin K deficiency results in bleeding gums and bleeding nose.

Vitamin C: Swisschard is rich in vitamin C. It is a powerful antioxidant vitamin. Vitamin C helps in absorption of iron and calcium. It increases body’s natural immunity. Vitamin C deficiency results in a disease called scurvy. Major symptoms of scurvy are bleeding gum, joint pain, and hair loss.

Iron: Swisschard is rich in iron. Iron is essential for RBC (red blood cell) formation and transfer oxygen between the tissues and within the blood. Red colour of blood is due to the presence of iron in it. Iron is essential for increasing body immunity and also for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Iron deficiency results in anaemic appearances, increase in heart rate and breathing, poor immune system, yellowing of the body and severe headaches.

Potassium: Swisschard contains potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in lowering blood pressure.

Magnesium: Swisschard contains magnesium. Magnesium promotes appetite and regulates blood pressure. It also promotes kidney health. Magnesium deficiency may result in poor appetite, weakness, osteoporosis, kidney stones, depression and anxiety, and high blood pressure.

Calcium: Swisschard contains calcium. Major functions of Ca are blood clotting, nerve impulse and muscle contraction, and protection of bones from thinning. Calcium promotes bone health and teeth health. Calcium deficiency results in weakening of bones, rickets in children, tooth decay and pains in legs and back of the body.

Manganese: Swisschard contains manganese. Manganese is essential for the formation of amino acids, enzyme activation, and formation of bones and functioning of muscles and nervous system.

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