Macro Breakdown
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🧬 How Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion) Affects Your Health
Testosterone 1% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 7% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 14% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 2% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
iron + vitamin c. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Skin Health
vitamin c + vitamin e. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.
Iron 12% DV
12% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 7% DV
7% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 255.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% DV |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% DV |
| Sugar | 3.9 g | 8% DV |
| Sodium | 20.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Calcium | 59.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% DV |
| Magnesium | 28.0 mg | 7% DV |
| Phosphorus | 35.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Potassium | 180.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% DV |
| Vitamin C | 12.0 mg | 13% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 14% DV |
| Folate | 64.0 µg | 16% DV |
| Vitamin A | 83.0 µg | 9% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.9 mg | 6% DV |
| Vitamin K | 47.0 µg | 39% DV |
| Selenium | 1.0 µg | 2% DV |
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