Vernonia amygdalina ↔ magnesium

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Vernonia amygdalina is related to magnesium because the plant's seeds contain magnesium as a mineral component [1], and its leaves exhibit varying levels of magnesium depending on whether they are abraded [2] or fresh versus dried [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.

claimAbrading Vernonia amygdalina leaves significantly decreases nutrient and antinutrient (phytate and tannin) levels, causes a large decrease in proximate and mineral composition, increases magnesium content, and results in no significant change to carbohydrate content.

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