Amazing Health Benefits Of Lettuce Seeds

Lettuce seeds are seeds obtained from the lettuce plant after maturity. The farmer leaves the lettuce plant without picking it to get the seed after the late maturation of the plant. Indeed, after late maturation, the plant develops a new part of the central region containing the seeds.

Benefits of lettuce seeds for beauty

Hair growth

The lettuce seed prevents hair loss and supports hair growth. The nutrients in lettuce seed are powerful regenerative stimulants.

Beneficial for the skin

The lettuce seed protects and soothes inflammations, irritations and skin lesions (eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis). A mask based on lettuce seeds is particularly suitable for irritated and sensitive skin. It also relieves itchy attacks. In cosmetic treatments, lettuce seeds are used as an excellent moisturizer.

Health benefits of lettuce seeds

Improve the quality of sperm

In general, many men refuse to eat salads, vegetable-rich dishes and whole grains. Ol must be consumed because they are rich in folic acid, a nutrient that will make sperm more powerful.

If both aspire to be parents, you must consume lettuce seeds to get pregnant.

Antioxidant properties

Vitamin A helps keep the body's lining healthy. It also helps to improve skin and vision. Containing a large amount of vitamin A, lettuce seed provides the body with an excellent amount of antioxidants.

Rich in vitamin K

Lettuce seed contains vitamin K, which plays a very important role in bone metabolism. With calcium and phosphorus, vitamin K stimulates the growth of bone mass in the body and prevents osteoporosis. Studies have shown that vitamin K plays a very important role in Alzheimer's disease.

Rich in trace elements

The lettuce seed contains significant amounts of trace elements such as selenium, which helps prevent the body from contracting certain types of cancers, such as lung cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer.

Rich in vitamins and minerals

Lettuce seed is rich in vitamin A, vitamin K and potassium. It contains:

• Dietary fiber
• Carbohydrates.
• Proteins
• Vitamin C.
• Calcium
• The iron.
• The copper.

Lettuce seed is rich in folic acid that regulates metabolism.

Weightloss

Regular consumption of lettuce seeds regulates the metabolism of fats. It lowers blood cholesterol levels, which prevents atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Improve sleep

The lettuce seed is characterized by a sedative effect reducing the sleep problems of patients suffering from insomnia. It gives soothing and soporific effects after the stress of a hard day.

Treat muscle pains

Lettuce seeds reduce muscle pain after injury or repeated microtrauma. Lettuce seeds have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Sources

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov : Pilot study of the efficacy and safety of lettuce seed oil in patients with sleep disorders