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Efficacy and function of quinoa
Quinoa is rich in lysine, which many plants lack. Lysine is an essential nutrient for human body, which can participate in the synthesis of immune antibodies, digestive enzymes, plasma proteins, growth hormones and other human protein, improve intelligence, promote growth, enhance physical fitness, and improve malnutrition and insomnia.

2. Quinoa is rich in crude fiber, almost twice as much as brown rice, oats and other grains, which can reduce excess estrogen, thus helping to balance women's hormones and contribute to pregnancy; Crude fiber can also promote cholesterol excretion and inhibit lipid absorption, which is also helpful for people with hyperlipidemia.

3. Quinoa contains folic acid, which plays an important role in cell division and growth, and in the synthesis of nucleic acids, amino acids and protein. It is also an indispensable element for fetal growth and development. Taking folic acid during pregnancy is beneficial to fetal development.

4. Quinoa is rich in iron, which can promote hematopoietic function and accelerate the synthesis of hemoglobin. Eating quinoa can prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia.