Cabbage is highly nutritious and rich in vitamin C, fiber and vitamin K. Some research suggests that it may have health benefits that include supporting digestion and heart health, among others.
It may help keep inflammation in check.
Inflammation isn’t always a bad thing.สมัคร UFABET
In fact, your body relies on the inflammatory response to protect against infection or speed up healing. This kind of acute inflammation is a normal response to an injury or infection.
On the other hand, chronic inflammation that occurs over a long period of time is associated with many diseases. Including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage contain many different antioxidants that have been shown to reduce chronic inflammation.
In fact, one 2014 study of young adults aged 20-40 showed that eating more cruciferous vegetables could reduce certain blood markers of inflammation.
Another older study in over 1,000 females showed that those who ate the highest amounts of cruciferous vegetables had considerably lower levels of inflammation, compared to those who ate the lowest amounts.
Sulforaphane, kaempferol, and other antioxidants found in this remarkable group of plants are likely responsible for their anti-inflammatory effect
One cup (89 g) of chopped red cabbage packs in 56% of the recommended intake for vitamin C, which is the same amount found in a small orange