Macro Breakdown
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🧬 How Peppers, ancho Affects Your Health
Testosterone 13% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 27% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 208% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 5% 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.
Pcos
magnesium + zinc. Insulin resistance drives 70%+ of PCOS. These nutrients improve insulin sensitivity, reduce androgen.
Iron 61% DV
61% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 27% DV
27% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 1176.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% DV |
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% DV |
| Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% DV |
| Sodium | 43.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Calcium | 61.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% DV |
| Magnesium | 113.0 mg | 27% DV |
| Phosphorus | 201.0 mg | 16% DV |
| Potassium | 2411.0 mg | 51% DV |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg | 13% DV |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 3.5 mg | 208% DV |
| Folate | 69.0 µg | 17% DV |
| Vitamin A | 1022.0 µg | 114% DV |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg | 5% DV |
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