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Name: Sweet potato

Other Names: Ipomoea batatas

Description: The sweet potato scientifically called as Ipomoea batatas, commonly called a yam in parts of the United States (especially in the southern and western portions of the country; this terminology causes some confusion with true yams) is a crop plant whose large, starchy, sweet tasting tuberous roots are an important root vegetable, belonging to the same family of plants as the morning glory and of the genus Ipomoea. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens. The sweet potato is only distantly related to the potato (Solanum tuberosum). It is even more distantly related to the true yam (Dioscorea species) which is native to Africa and Asia.

Nutritionally, sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of potassium and vitamin C, B6, riboflavin, copper, pantothetic acid and folic acid.

Unique Proteins with Potent Antioxidant Effects - Sweet potato contain unique root storage proteins that have been observed to have significant antioxidant capacities.

A Sweet Source of Good Nutrition- This root vegetable qualified as an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), a very good source of vitamin C and manganese, and a good source of copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron.

An Antioxidant-Rich, Anti-Inflammatory Food- As an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) and a very good source of vitamin C, sweet potatoes have healing properties as an antioxidant food. Both beta-carotene and vitamin C are very powerful antioxidants that work in the body to eliminate free radicals.

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Specific Conditions Treated: Heart Attack

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Heart Attack is also called as Myocardial Infarction. Cholesterol buildup can occur in the blood vessels in the form of plaque. This narrows the artery and can restrict the amount ...   more

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Conditions Treated: Neurology

Specific Conditions Treated: Alzheimer's Disease

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Conditions Treated: Blood

Specific Conditions Treated: Thrombosis

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Thrombosis means the clotting of blood within an artery or a vein. This is always abnormal and is often dangerous, as it can reduce or stop the flow of blood. Thrombosis is also ca...   more

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Specific Conditions Treated: Cholesterol High

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Cholesterol – High is also known as Hypercholesterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia and Hyperlipoproteinemia. Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) made by the body. It is es...   more

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Conditions Treated: Overweight

Specific Conditions Treated: Overweight

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Overweight is also called as Obesity. Weight is largely determined by the balance between how many calories you consume and the amount of energy you burn in everyday activities. Ov...   more

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