Vernonia amygdalina ↔ iron

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Vernonia amygdalina is related to iron because the plant's seeds are a source of the mineral [1], its nutrient profile is affected by traditional processing methods that cause iron loss [2], and its leaves are measured for their specific iron content [3].

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Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 3 facts

measurementDried Vernonia amygdalina leaves have higher calcium and iron content, while fresh leaves have higher magnesium, copper, and lead content.

claimVernonia amygdalina seeds contain vitamin C, vitamins B1 and B2, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese.

claimTraditional processing methods for bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), including boiling, squeeze washing, and salting, result in the loss of proximate nutrients, calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamin C.