Radish Facts:
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 61
Additional Contents
- lutein
- indoles
- flavonols
- zeaxanthin
- ferulic acid
- kaempferol
- phytosterols
- sulforaphane
- anthocyanins
- beta-carotene
- complex carbohydrate
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- powerful free radical scavenger
- anti-inflammatory properties
- help regulate blood pressure
- powerful detoxifier
- sore throat soother
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Good source of complex carbohydrates to provide for long term energy demands.
- Promote blood alkalinity for enhanced athletic performance.
- Powerful oxidative stress combatant translating into a decrease in recovery times.
Glycemic Index Rank
<15 out of 100
Rank | Value |
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Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
0.5 to 1 ratio
Rank | Value |
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Low for Fructose Sensitivity | less than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Radishes are strong combatants of damaging pollution exposure from our environment. They are also loaded with phytochemical compounds that have been proven to reduce the risk of a wide range of cancers including prostate and ovarian cancer. Radishes may also promote blood alkalinity and aid in sore throat symptoms.
- Possible Effects of Dietary Anthocyanins on Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
- Role of Lutein and Zeaxanthin in Visual and Cognitive Function Throughout the Lifespan
- Dietary Polyphenols for Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease--Future Research and Development
- Epigenetic Regulation by Sulforaphane: Opportunities for Breast and Prostate Cancer Chemoprevention
- A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Bioactive Compounds in Cardiovascular Disease: Phenolic Compounds
potassium
Sources include: USDA
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