Is Sage good for you?

    Antioxidants

    Protects Cells

    Helps stabilise free radicals, protecting cells from potentially dangerous mutations.

    Fiber

    Improves Digestion

    Known to help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.

    Calcium

    Makes Bones Stronger

    Helps build strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps your muscles contract properly, and aids blood clotting.

    Iron

    Boosts Oxygen Circulation

    Helps in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.

    Magnesium

    Boosts Energy Production

    Magnesium helps convert food into energy. Also helps promote good bone health by supporting the production of certain hormones.

    Potassium

    Regulates Fluid and Electrical Activity

    Responsible for regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles.

    Zinc

    Fights Bacteria & Viruses

    Zinc also helps wounds heal properly, aids our sense of taste and smell, and ensures proper development during pregnancy.

    Vitamin C

    Boosts Immune System

    Helps protect cells, prevent illness and fight off infection.

    Thiamin (B1)

    Boosts Energy and Metabolism

    Thiamin helps break down and release energy from carbs. It's also beneficial for proper functioning of the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, and digestive system.

    Niacin (B3)

    Helps Lower Cholesterol

    Niacin helps maintain general good health, and in high doses can help lower cholesterol.

    Vitamin B6

    Improves Energy Levels

    Vitamin B6 is important in helping your body store energy from protein and carbs. It's also critical to maintaining healthy levels of oxygen in your blood.

    Folate (B9)

    Boosts Blood Cells & Energy Production

    Needed for the formation of red and white blood cells in the bone marrow, the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and the production of DNA and RNA.

    Vitamin A

    Good for Vision, Skin and Bones

    Also aids the immune system in fighting illness and infection, and boosts your vision in dim light.

    Vitamin E

    Good for Skin and Eyes

    Helps maintain healthy skin and eyes, and strengthen the body's natural defence against illness and infection.

    Vitamin K

    Good for Blood & Bones

    Improves blood clotting and wound healing, and helps keep bones strong and healthy.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in a pinch of Sage...
    (% RDA in 2g)

    Bear in mind, the bars below will be very small, because the serving is tiny.

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    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

    Medical Research into eating Sage

    can help lower the risk of

    Alzheimer's Disease

    Reliability: Promising Signs. [1]

    can help relieve the symptoms of

    Diabetes

    Reliability: Proven. [1] [2]

    Lists Containing Sage

    Best Foods for Brain Function

    Foods which have been shown to improve cognitive function in test environments.

    Best Sources of Vitamin K

    The best sources of VItamin K, which is good for blood clotting and maintaining healthy bones.

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