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Amaranthus retroflexus
Weedy annual plant from the Americas, one of the most nutritious wild plants high in protein and minerals.
Weedy annual plant from the Americas, one of the most nutritious wild plants high in protein and minerals. Key active compounds include amaranthine, betacyanins, squalene.
amaranthine, along with betacyanins and squalene, are the primary bioactive compounds in Amaranthus retroflexus. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity.
Nutritive food supplement
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antioxidant protection
Protein supplementation
Consumed as food and medicine by Native Americans
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Mesoamerican cultures for seeds and leaves
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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