Purple sweet potato is an excellent source of starch, vitamin C, and vitamin A through its high concentration of beta-carotene. It also contains antioxidants like beta-carotene that can reduce the risk of heart disease, asthma, and some cancers. A serving of purple sweet potato provides almost 25% of the daily vitamin C needs and beta-carotene, which can help with energy production. Sweet potato is also a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and it has a higher nutrient density than other crops.
Purple sweet potato is an excellent source of starch, vitamin C, and vitamin A through its high concentration of beta-carotene. It also contains antioxidants like beta-carotene that can reduce the risk of heart disease, asthma, and some cancers. A serving of purple sweet potato provides almost 25% of the daily vitamin C needs and beta-carotene, which can help with energy production. Sweet potato is also a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and it has a higher nutrient density than other crops.
Purple sweet potato is an excellent source of starch, vitamin C, and vitamin A through its high concentration of beta-carotene. It also contains antioxidants like beta-carotene that can reduce the risk of heart disease, asthma, and some cancers. A serving of purple sweet potato provides almost 25% of the daily vitamin C needs and beta-carotene, which can help with energy production. Sweet potato is also a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and it has a higher nutrient density than other crops.
General population of adult with heart attack and stroke.
Intervention or Exposure: It is an excellent source of starch, vitamin C and a very good
source of vitamin A, notably through its concentration of beta-carotene. It is also a source of the potent carotenoid, and anti-oxidant. These powerful antioxidant travels through the body neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin C and beta-carotene have been shown in a number of scientific studies to reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce the airy spasm that occurs in asthma, reduce risk of colon cancer, and alleviate some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A plate of purple sweet potato provides 24.3% of the daily value of vitamin C, and through its beta-energy production. Ipomoea batatas Lam is qualified as very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of Vitamin B1, magnesium and potassium. Part of this high ranking was due to the higher nutrient density of sweet potato. This root crop delivers more nutrients per calorie (Ingels 2003).
Comparison of Interest: Risk ratios (RR), Hazard ratios (HR), or Odds ratio (OR)
Outcome of Interest: Ability to inhibit edema
Type of Question: Prevention
Type of study/methodology: Case-control and cross-sectional.