Macro Breakdown
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🧬 How Salsify, (vegetable oyster) Affects Your Health
Testosterone 3% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 5% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 16% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 1% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
vitamin c + folate. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Insomnia
magnesium + vitamin b6. Tryptophan→serotonin→melatonin. Magnesium calms NMDA receptors. B6 is cofactor for serotonin synthes.
Iron 4% DV
4% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 5% DV
5% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 343.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% DV |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% DV |
| Sodium | 20.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Calcium | 60.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% DV |
| Magnesium | 23.0 mg | 5% DV |
| Phosphorus | 75.0 mg | 6% DV |
| Potassium | 380.0 mg | 8% DV |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin C | 8.0 mg | 9% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 16% DV |
| Folate | 26.0 µg | 7% DV |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 1% DV |
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