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Flavonols - Quercetin:
Quercetin is a flavonol, a class of flavonoids, that give many plants colors. Quercetin’s anti-inflammatory effect is linked to its ability of stabilizing the cells in the body that release histamine, an organic compound involved in the inflammatory response. [1] [2] [3]
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Folate (Folic Acid or Vitamin B9):
Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is one the B vitamins. Folic acid works closely with other nutrients such as vitamins B6, B12 and iron to help them work properly in our body. Folate deficiency can produce soreness and shallow ulcerations in the tongue and oral mucosa. [1] [2] [3]
DV =
400µg
of Folate (Folic Acid or Vitamin B9)
Turnip Greens
118µg of Folate, total,
in 100g of Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Zinc:
Zinc is critical for normal function of cells that mediate both innate and adaptive immunity. It is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes. The association between zinc deficiency and aphthous stomatitis (canker sore) has been studied. Many Zinc rich foods are also good sources of vitamin B12, the deficiency of which is also a possible cause of canker sores. Zinc from animal foods are more readily absorbed by the body than that from plant foods. [1] [2] [3]
DV =
15mg
of Zinc
Beef Steak or Ribs
11.38mg of Zinc, Zn,
in 100g of Beef, chuck, under blade steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised
Pumpkin Seeds
7.64mg of Zinc, Zn,
in 100g of Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, without salt