Macro Breakdown
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🧬 How Amaranth grain, cooked Affects Your Health
Testosterone 8% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 15% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 7% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 10% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
iron + folate. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Testosterone Low
zinc + magnesium. Zinc for 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.
Iron 12% DV
12% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 15% DV
15% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 429.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% DV |
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% DV |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% DV |
| Sodium | 6.0 mg | — |
| Calcium | 47.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% DV |
| Magnesium | 65.0 mg | 15% DV |
| Phosphorus | 148.0 mg | 12% DV |
| Potassium | 135.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg | 8% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% DV |
| Folate | 22.0 µg | 6% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% DV |
| Selenium | 5.5 µg | 10% DV |
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