BUCKWHEAT, A SOURCE OF VITAMIN B AND A CHANGE-OF-SEASON ALLY

Buckwheatis known as an alternativecereal (in fact, it's a pseudo-cereal) to gluten, and can be eaten in the same way as wheat, spelt or millet. What many people don't realize is that buckwheat is a plant with many properties, a source of complete protein and a food rich in vitamin B,giving the immune system a real boost.

Discover the benefits of "buckwheat" and a course of dietary supplements for the change of season in our article.

Contents

 

1. Origin, composition and uses of buckwheat

2. The benefits of buckwheat germ

3. Why take a buckwheat-based dietary supplement at the change of season ?

4. Recommendations and precautions for use

 

1.         Origin, composition and uses of buckwheat

 

Visit buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), commonly known as "thebuckwheat"is part of the cereal family and cultivated in China for thousands of years. During the Crusades, it travelled via the Arabs, first to Russia and then to Europe, before becoming a popular staple food in many countries. Less widely consumed than wheat or rice, it proves useful in regions where cereal cultivation is made difficult by poor soils. In the 19th century, it was grown and consumed in large quantities in France, particularly in Auvergne and Brittany. Then, just like millet or spelt, its culture declines. 

 

Even more so than wheat, oats and barley, the buckwheat is a natural source of fibre, protein, phosphorus and magnesium. Its nutritional quality is excellent: its seeds are a complete source of protein. In fact, it contains all the essential amino acids (which make up proteins), thebuckwheat protein assimilation is therefore particularly easy. 

 

Gluten-free, buckwheat seeds are suitable for people with allergies, intolerances or celiac disease. They contain mineral salts (magnesium), trace elements (copper, iron and selenium) and B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9 and B12), as well as antioxidants (phenolic acids and flavonoids).

 

A cereal product buckwheat belongs to the starch family in the same way as dried vegetables (white, kidney and black beans, chickpeas and lentils), the potato, the wheat and the rice. Its complete protein content makes it particularly suitable for suitable for vegetarians. You can benefit from its virtues by consuming its flour in the preparation of cakes, galettes and breads or by making germinate seeds. Visit buckwheat sprouts can then be used in salads or to enhance any dish.

 

2.         The benefits of buckwheat germ

 

Visit buckwheat's nutrient diversity, the vitamins, the minerals and trace elements that it actually contains a particularly beneficial plant, to antioxidant properties, which reduces inflammation and stimulates circulation blood, regulates transit thanks to its fibers. These characteristics have prompted the European authorities to issue health claims for buckwheat in a variety of areas.

Heart and respiratory health

 

Thanks to its fiber and iron content, known for reduce cardiovascular disease, buckwheat contributes to healthy blood vessels, which in turn help maintain a healthy heart. Visit magnesium improves blood flow, which in turn helps maintain a healthy normal cardiac function. It is also part of a good respiratory health The herbs it contains reduce pulmonary inflammation and bronchial spasm.

Bone health

Visit buckwheat germs are rich in manganese, a an important trace element in the maintenance of healthy bones, as well as phosphorus, which plays an essential role in the formation and maintenance of the healthy bones and teeth.

Regular consumption of buckwheat in food or as a supplement can help to strengthen connective tissue, absorb calcium and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

 

Immunity

 

Buckwheat has trace elements as well as a vitamin B complex responsible for proper functioning of the immune system and fights fatigue. For example, buckwheat grains are a source of copper which contributes to body defenses. The riboflavin and the niacin contribute to normal energy metabolisml; the iron and vitamin B6 contribute to reduce fatigue.

 

Blood glucose

 

In addition to the satiating effect of buckwheat fibres, some Studies on its effects on blood sugar levels have shown that its consumption lowers blood sugar in the blood, which could help reduce the risk of diabetes.

 

All these virtues can be found in a buckwheat-rich diet (in the form of flours, sprouts or grains). All the benefits of buckwheat can also be found in a food supplement ideally dosed to cover our needs.

 

3.              Why take a buckwheat supplement at the change of season ?

 

Visit seasonal changes are moments of fragility for many of us. The transition from winter to spring, then from autumn to winter, is a key time of year for the immune system is put to the test. It is therefore particularly interesting to boost your immunity with a treatment dietary supplements at that time.

 

We usually think of royal jelly but the power of the vitamin B complex. The best source of vitamin B is buckwheat germ powder. They contain :

• Visit vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8 and B12 contribute to a normal energy metabolism.

• Visit vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12 and the iron contribute to reduce fatigue.

• Visit vitamins B6, B12 and the iron contribute to normal functioning of the immune system.

• Visit vitamins B2, B6, B12 and the iron contribute to normal formation of red blood cells.

• Visit vitamin B9 contributes to normal blood formation.

 

The PRONATUR laboratory has developed NATURAL DEFENSE around the benefits of buckwheat germs, a complete formula natural ingredients, , source of vitamins and plant active ingredients, which acts on energy, the metabolism and the general operation of the immune system, ideal for fatigue or seasonal changes.

Visit vitamin B complex contained in buckwheat germs combined with iron extract from kaloupilé leaf contributes to restoring energy metabolism and stimulation of the immune systeme, and contributes to red blood cell formation. L'Eleutherococcus ("Siberian ginseng") is a plant which supports the body's natural defenses. Visit Melon SOD, renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties, helps to strengthen the immune system.

 

4.         Recommendations and precautions for use

 

Visit allergic reactions caused by buckwheat are rare, however, reactions can be serious (asthma, urticaria, anaphylactic shock). A cross-allergy may occur in people allergic to latex. As for LA DÉFENSE NATURELLE food supplements, they are not recommended for pregnant and breast-feeding women, or for people suffering from illnesses causing abnormal iron accumulation.

 

If you don't fall into one of these categories, we recommend that you use this a genuine immune shield at change of season with a 40-day treatment twice a year. You can also supplement your treatment with royal jelly for maximum effectiveness. Remember to order your pillbox here.

 

 

 

Please note: This article is not a substitute for medical care. This information is not a therapeutic claim. Food supplements sold by PRONATUR are not medicines and cannot in any way replace treatment, a diversified, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.