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Poppies have appeared for a long time and are used for many different purposes. The common color of poppies is white or yellow. Seeds of poppies are small, round, bluish-black or light gray, depending on the conditions where they are grown. Poppy seeds are used in dishes and according to research they bring many health benefits such as curing asthma, insomnia.
1. Nutritional value rich in antioxidants
Similar to other nutritious seeds, poppy seeds are rich in fiber, fat and many other ingredients. On average in 9 grams of nuts the body can get:
Energy: 46 calories Protein 1.6 g Fat: 3.7 g Carbs: 2.5 g Fiber : 1.7 g Manganese: 26% value DV Copper: 16% DV value Calcium: 10% DV value Magnesium: 7% DV Phosphorus: 6% DV Zinc: 6% DV Thiamine: 6% DV Iron: 5% DV Poppy seeds are quite rich in manganese. An important element to promote bone health and blood clotting. At the same time, this mineral helps the body absorb amino acids, fats, and carbs are also essential minerals for building connective tissue and transporting iron.
Poppy seeds can be cold pressed to separate the oil to provide omega 6 - omega 9 fats. According to research, a diet rich in healthy fats has positive effects on people with cardiovascular disease. However, if you consume too much omega 6 fats, it can lead to the risk of inflammation and some dangerous diseases. Therefore, you should not absorb this substance regularly to protect the body's resistance.
2. Poppy seed ingredient contains pain reliever
Poppies contain morphine, codeine, thebain and alkaloids with analgesic, soothing and sleep-inducing properties. These substances are commonly found in a number of pharmaceutical products that have the same effect. Alkaloid is usually a milky white liquid, so it is called poppy latex. Poppies or poppy seeds do not contain natural opium compounds, but can be modified by the harvesting process or by pests.
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Therefore, before being put on sale, poppy seed powder or poppy seeds are cleaned to remove any poppy ingredients that have been accidentally exposed. However, you can find unwashed poppy seeds that are higher in opioids. This is often suggested as an alternative to some natural herbs in pharmaceutical drugs.
Unwashed poppy seeds can cause serious health harm. Therefore, you need to carefully consult and get advice from experts when using to avoid danger due to unwanted accidents.
3. Has the ability to promote skin and heart health
Poppy seed oil is especially rich in unsaturated fats that are good for your heart and skin. Recent research shows that a diet rich in unsaturated fats can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by up to 17%. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats is said to bring many positive benefits to the body.
However, you should not eat too much fat because that is also the cause of inflammation and some unwanted diseases. According to research, poppy seed oil has the ability to heal wounds, prevent damage when applied directly to the skin. However, this use still needs to be studied more to make the most accurate claim of safety.
3.1 Has the ability to promote digestion
In the composition of poppy seeds contains enough fiber to improve intestinal health. At the same time, you also reduce the risk of constipation due to lack of fiber when using poppy seeds.
3.2 Preventing some diseases
The antioxidants in poppy seeds can protect the body from cell damage and the risk of various diseases.3.3 Enhance fertility
According to some studies, women after using a product extracted from poppy seed oil through the fallopian tube can somewhat improve reproductive function.
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4. Some risks when using poppy seeds you need to pay attention to
We often assume poppy seeds are safe and trust the plant. However, sometimes you still run the risk of encountering unwanted risks when using this seed such as:
Use as a sleep aid Poppy latex contains opioid compounds that help create a feeling of sleep. That's why some people use poppy flower tea as a natural cure for insomnia. However that is when the poppy seeds are pure. Most products sold in supermarkets have been cleaned and lost the effect of causing drowsiness.
If you use untested raw poppy seeds, it will be extremely dangerous. They can be fatal because they contain morphine, which affects health. Therefore, it is not recommended to treat insomnia with poppy seeds
Contains ingredients of banned drugs Based on tests of people who eat poppy seeds, after using their bodies, they are all positive for narcotics. drug. The time they stay in the body for testing is up to 48 hours. Therefore, even if the seeds sold in supermarkets have been cleaned, you should not use too much to avoid leading to dangerous addictions to health
Health-threatening side effects Poppy seed products Almost all on the market have the ability to cause addiction and pain relief. If you overdose, you increase the risk of death. Therefore, when using, you need the intervention of medical supervision to ensure maximum safety for the body. Similar to poppy seed oil when applied to the skin, if you experience skin irritation, rash ... should stop using immediately.
Poppy seeds are foods rich in nutrients especially manganese. These seeds can increase reproductive function and aid the digestive system. Although detailed studies on the effects of poppy seeds have not yet reached the most accurate conclusions, so far this is still a type of seed with good health benefits.
However, when using poppy seeds, you need to pay attention and have medical supervision to be protected in time when an accident occurs. Sometimes the cakes in the supermarket can also contain a certain amount of poppy seeds without you even knowing it. You should be careful when choosing foods to avoid the risk of bad effects on health. If you are not sure, you can perform periodic health checks to capture specific changes in body indexes.
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Reference source: healthline.com
