Foxtail millet can help reduce the risk of cardiac diseases; know benefits
India TV NewsIndulging in millet can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body, according to Dr. Shrey Srivastav, MD, Sharda Hospital. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India tweeted outlining the benefits of foxtail millets and their potential to improve cardiac health. It has a lower glycemic index than other grains, implying that consuming foxtail won't cause blood sugar to increase and thereby help prevent insulin resistance, which is directly related to cardiac health. Dr. Srivastav claims that Foxtail millet bran peroxidase decreases the uptake of lipids by both cell types and decreases the migration of smooth muscle cells, which thins the blood to prevent blood platelet clumps, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease. Dr. Subhendu Mohanty, an interventional cardiologist at Sharda Hospital, agrees that the high PUFA content in it makes it excellent for the heart and that it has the highest protein level of any grain.
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