As we mentioned in previous article, Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how bok choy effects women with premenstrual syndrome.
I. Definition
Bok choy is also known as Chinese cabbage which has been used as foods since Tang dynasty because of it's easily cultivate nature and high sources of nutrients.
II. How bok choy effects women with PMS
1. Antioxidant
Bok choy contains high amount of antioxidant including vitamin A, C and beta carotene which only helps to prevent cancer but also strengthen the immune system in protecting our body from infection including the reproductive organs caused by bacteria and virus.
2. Fiber
It also contain high amount of fiber which not only helps the digestive system in moving stool resulting but also decreases the risk of fluctuation of sugar levels in the bloodstream resulting in lessening the risk of food craving and constipation and back pains.
3. Minerals
It also contains variety of minerals including potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium which not only help to improve the liver function in carbohydrate synthesis and fat and protein metabolism but also decreasing the risk of water retention and blood sugar fluctuation.
4. Homocysteine
Homocysteine is one of amino acid which is converted into cysteine with the present of vitamin B complex. Deficiency of vitamin B causes high levels of honocysteine resulting in increasing the risk of heart disease and decreasing the function of blood circulation in the body causing fatigue, tiredness and emotional and physical stress.
5. Repiratory system
Bok choy not only helps prevent irregular cell growth in the lung but also increases the function of lung in absorbing oxygen resulting in increasing the oxygen in the bloodstream and reducing some symptoms of nervous disorder.
I. Definition
Bok choy is also known as Chinese cabbage which has been used as foods since Tang dynasty because of it's easily cultivate nature and high sources of nutrients.
II. How bok choy effects women with PMS
1. Antioxidant
Bok choy contains high amount of antioxidant including vitamin A, C and beta carotene which only helps to prevent cancer but also strengthen the immune system in protecting our body from infection including the reproductive organs caused by bacteria and virus.
2. Fiber
It also contain high amount of fiber which not only helps the digestive system in moving stool resulting but also decreases the risk of fluctuation of sugar levels in the bloodstream resulting in lessening the risk of food craving and constipation and back pains.
3. Minerals
It also contains variety of minerals including potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium which not only help to improve the liver function in carbohydrate synthesis and fat and protein metabolism but also decreasing the risk of water retention and blood sugar fluctuation.
4. Homocysteine
Homocysteine is one of amino acid which is converted into cysteine with the present of vitamin B complex. Deficiency of vitamin B causes high levels of honocysteine resulting in increasing the risk of heart disease and decreasing the function of blood circulation in the body causing fatigue, tiredness and emotional and physical stress.
5. Repiratory system
Bok choy not only helps prevent irregular cell growth in the lung but also increases the function of lung in absorbing oxygen resulting in increasing the oxygen in the bloodstream and reducing some symptoms of nervous disorder.
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