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How can your hormones benefit from the humble Stinging Nettle!
Balance blood sugar.
Support liver function
Protect against heavy metals.
Increase in Testosterone/Lowers DHT.
A thread. 🌿
1 - Balance blood sugar levels:
Research shows that the s. nettle mimicks the properties of insulin.
"antidiabetic component of UD-1 = structurally related cyclical peptides that facilitate glucose uptake by forming unique glucose permeable pores"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2 - Supports liver function:
Studies show that S.N compounds can increase glutathione levels, the major detoxification agent:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3 - Protects again heavy metals like Mercury (rats), epsecially on fertility markers:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4 - called the Multivitamin of the plants:
It’s an good source of:
Vitamins A, C and K
Fatty acids (raw material for making sex hormones and adrenal hormones)
Minerals like iron, calcium, potassium and manganese.
Antioxidants like lutein, rutin, quercetin
5 - Potential help with increase testosterone & hair loss:
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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