Cabbage Facts:
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 42
Additional Contents
- thiols
- lutein
- lupeol
- indoles
- catechin
- lycopene
- flavonoids
- zeaxanthin
- isoflavones
- phytosterols
- anthocyanins
- bioflavonoids
- beta-carotene
- glucosinolates
- alpha-carotene
- indole-3-carbinol
- complex carbohydrate
Potential Health Benefits
- increased protection from carcinogens
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- increased disease protection
- immune system health boost
- skeletal system health boost
- blood sugar management
- natural body detoxifier
- improved digestion
- headache remedy
- energy boost
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Increase blood sugar regulation for more sustained exercise energy.
- Good source of complex carbohydrates to provide for long term energy demands.
- Decrease post-workout inflammation for improved recovery.
- High level of phytochemical content to help protect against free radical formations within the body from elevated breathing rates.
Glycemic Index Rank
<10 out of 100
Rank | Value |
---|---|
Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
1.2 to 1 ratio
Rank | Value |
---|---|
Low-Medium for Fructose Sensitivity | more than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Cabbage is an excellent vegetable for improving overall health and human performance due to its incredible cancer fighting antioxidant and phytochemical content contained in each serving. Cabbage is also well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to help protect cells against the negative effects of a polluted environment.
- Vascular Effects of Flavonoids
- Dietary Isothiocyanates and Bladder Cancer Risk
- Intake of Cruciferous Vegetables Modifies Bladder Cancer Survival
- Bioactive Substances with Preventive Effects In Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cruciferous Vegetable Intake is Inversely Associated with Lung Cancer Risk Among Smokers
bioflavonoids
Sources include: USDA
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