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Spinach Research

Potential Health Benefits of Spinach

• Spinach and other leafy green vegetables have been shown to have a high antioxidant activity.

• Spinach has high provitamin A activity and is an excellent source of lutein, folate, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

• Spinach and collard greens contain high amounts of xanthophylls, lutein, and zeaxanthin that are strongly associated with reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.

• Spinach is one of the best sources of dietary folate, a compound that has been shown to reduce the risk of birth defects, heart disease, and stroke.

• Fertility management practices are currently being studied to determine if they can influence the content of lutein and other nutrients in spinach.

Information Provided By:
Daniel Leskovar
Texas A&M AgriLife
Uvalde Research Center
Uvalde, TX 78801

To learn more about vegetable and fruit improvements made at the Center, please click on the appropriate links below:

Vegetable/Fruit Improvement Information
•	"BetaSweet" Maroon Carrot
•	Onions
•	Citrus
•	Melons
•	Peppers
•	Plums, Peaches, Nectarines
•	Spinach

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