Benefits of purple cabbage

Benefits of purple cabbage 

Purple cabbage contains nutrients 

A rich source of antioxidants: Purple cabbage can contain eight times the antioxidants found in green cabbage,  as purple cabbage contains vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonoids, including anthocyanins and kaempferol,  Anthocyans are responsible for the red to orange shades, or blue to purple shades found in many vegetables and fruits, and it has been shown that obtaining a large amount of anthocyanins and other plant chemical compounds is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease . 

 A rich source of vitamin A: Purple cabbage is an important source of vitamin A , which is absorbed into the body in several forms, such as: lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene. Vitamin A is particularly important for maintaining eye health, and each of lutein helps Zeaxanthin helps protect the retina and reduce the risk of macular degeneration. As for beta-carotene, it turns into retinol in the body, which in turn helps it recognize light and convert it into nerve impulse. 

A rich source of vitamin K: Purple cabbage is an important source of vitamin K1, which is found in most plant sources, such as: leafy vegetables and cruciferous vegetables, and this is what distinguishes it from vitamin K2, which is found in animal food sources, in addition to fermented foods. There is evidence indicating that vitamin K1 Vitamin K2 is important for maintaining bone health and strength.

Studies on the benefits of purple cabbage

•  A study conducted on mice and published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2008 showed that giving purple cabbage extract for 60 days to mice suffering from diabetes may reverse the negative effect of diabetes, as it helps lower blood sugar levels. It also restores kidney function and lost weight. It has also been shown that the antioxidant and blood sugar -lowering properties of purple cabbage extract may improve the condition of diabetes , but this study is not confirmed, and there is still a need to confirm this effect in humans. 
•  One study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture in 2012 found that giving mice purple cabbage extract reduces the level of fat in the blood and tissues, and also helps eliminate fat through the feces. The results indicate that purple cabbage extract may It reduces hypercholesterolemia in mice .

Nutritional value of purple cabbage 

One cup of chopped raw purple cabbage, or the equivalent of 89 grams, provides a group of nutrients, which we mention as follows: 

Nutritional component	Nutritional value
water	80.4 milliliters
Calories	27.6 calories
Protein	1.27 grams
Fats	0.142 grams
Carbohydrates	6.56 grams
Fiber	1.87 grams
Sugars	3.41 grams
Calcium	40 milligrams
Iron	0.712 milligrams
magnesium	14.2 milligrams
Phosphorus	26.7 milligrams
Potassium	216 milligrams
Sodium	24 milligrams
Zinc	0.196 milligrams
Copper	0.015 milligram
Manganese	0.216 milligrams
Selenium	0.534 micrograms
vitamin C	50.7 milligrams
Vitamin B1	0.057 milligram
Vitamin B2	0.061 milligram
Vitamin B3	0.372 milligram
Vitamin B5	0.131 milligram
Vitamin B6	0.186 milligram
Folate	16 micrograms
Choline	15.2 milligrams
Vitamin A	993 international units
Vitamin E	0.098 milligram
Vitamin K	34 micrograms

cabbage Safety level of purple cabbage 

Eating cabbage in quantities 

found in food is often considered safe . When consumed in medicinal quantities for short periods, it is likely safe for most people. There is not enough information to know the side effects of its use. In the case of pregnancy, there is not enough information about whether eating cabbage in medicinal quantities during pregnancy is safe. It is recommended to use it in the quantities present in the food in this case, and during the period of breastfeeding , it is likely that eating cabbage is not safe . Women are advised at this stage not to eat cabbage even in the quantities present in the food, as evidence has emerged indicating that breastfeeding the child after eating cabbage may lead to his infection. Colic, even if taken once a week.

Warnings of using purple cabbage 

There are some special warnings that you should pay attention to when eating cabbage, including the following:

Allergy to vegetables from the Brassica family and the Brassica family: Some people may suffer from an allergy to cabbage if they are allergic to vegetables from the Brassica family, and the Brassica family that is close to cabbage, such as: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower , so these people are advised to Consult your doctor before eating cabbage.

 Diabetes: Cabbage can affect the blood sugar level in diabetics, so people with diabetes are advised to monitor their blood sugar levels and pay attention to symptoms of low blood sugar when they use cabbage.

 Hypothyroidism : Hypothyroidism can get worse as a result of eating cabbage, so it is best for people with hypothyroidism to avoid eating cabbage.

 Surgical operations: Cabbage can affect blood sugar levels, and may interfere with controlling blood sugar levels during and after surgical operations. It is recommended to stop consuming cabbage at least two weeks before the surgical procedure.

Drug interactions with purple cabbage Eating cabbage

 can interfere with some medications, including the following:

Acetaminophen: (in English: Acetaminophen) is an analgesic and antipyretic drug, and eating cabbage with this drug may cause increased decomposition, which may reduce its effectiveness.

 Medications that change in the liver: Cabbage can increase the speed of the liver’s analysis of some medications, so using cabbage with medications that change in the liver may reduce their effectiveness.

 These medications include: clozapine (in English: Clozapine) and cyclobenzaprine (in English: Cyclobenzaprine). ), fluvoxamine, mexiletine, and others. Diabetes medications: Cabbage may lower blood sugar levels, and diabetes medications cause a drop in blood sugar, so eating cabbage along with diabetes medications can cause a sharp drop in blood sugar.

 Oxazepam: Cabbage can increase the speed at which this drug decomposes, which may reduce its effectiveness.

 Warfarin: Cabbage contains large amounts of vitamin K , which helps blood clotting, while warfarin is used to slow blood clotting, so consuming cabbage may reduce the effectiveness of this medication.

An overview of purple cabbage 

Purple cabbage is also known as red cabbage, or red cabbage, and it belongs to the genus of Brassica plants, to which some other vegetables also belong, such as: broccoli, curly cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. The taste of purple cabbage is similar to the taste of green cabbage, but Purple cabbage is richer in plant compounds associated with health benefits compared to green cabbage. The color of purple cabbage turns blue during cooking, but vinegar or any type of citrus fruit can be added to the cooking pot to maintain its purple color.