Foxtail millet, cardio protective effect, hypoglycemic effect, hypolipidemic effect, neuroprotective effect and immuno boosting effects

Description :   Foxtail millet, also known as Setaria italic, Italian millet, Chinese Millet, Hey millet, German

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Foxtail millet, also known as Setaria italic, Italian millet, Chinese Millet, Hey millet, German Millet, Red Rala, Giant Setaria Hungarian Millet. It is an important and nutrient dense millet belongs to Poaceae family. It has been widely used for various therapeutic purposes.

Characteristics

• Foxtail millets are small and oval shaped seeds
• They are yellow in colour
• It has seen that the head of the seed of this millet is looked like the bushy tail of the fox hence the name of the millet is coined as foxtail millet

Nutritional profile

• It contains desirable amount of carbohydrates and dietary fibres
• It contains lesser amounts of fat as well
• It contains significant amount of proteins and contains various essential amino acids
• It also contains several micro nutrients and especially rich in B vitamins, iron, calcium and phosphorus

Health benefits

Role on immunity

• Its vitamins and minerals components are considered as the vital components that help to boost up the overall immunity
• It also helps to promote early recovery from any kind of illness

Role on nervous system

• Its B vitamin components (especially Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B6) play significant role in improving the growth and functionality of nervous system
• Its protein contents also play vital role in transmitting nerve signals thus help to manage the nervous system especially central nervous system
• It helps to protect the neurons from oxidative damages thus reduces the prevalence of neurological disorders
• Its iron content is also associated with improving brain activity as it helps to promote the supply of oxygen to brain cells
• It helps to improve cognition as well as memory
• It has seen that it significantly reduces the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis and Bel’s Palsy

Role on digestive health

• Consumption of foxtail millet is a great option for avoiding digestive issues
• Its high fibre content is responsible for increasing bowel movement hence helps to prevent constipation
• It also helps to promote the gut health by stimulating the growth of intestinal beneficial microbes
• It can be easily consumed by individual with celiac disease as it is absolutely gluten free

Role on weight management

• Foxtail millet is considered as an imperative weight reducing food and it should be consumed by obes individual
• It has seen that the digestion of foxtail millet occurs at a slower rate, which is responsible for providing a feeling of stomach fullness thus decreases the craving for food that ultimately reduces calorie consumption
• Its fibre content is also responsible for preventing obesity. Fibre found in foxtail millets helps to reduce the concentration of cholesterol in body thus its consumption is very useful for reducing body fat percentage and visceral fat. On the other hand its fibre content is also associated with reducing appetite by keeping an individual full for a long period of time thus decreases food consumption, which positively stimulates weight reduction
• Tryptophan present in foxtail millet also plays significant role in weight reduction as it helps to trim the appetite and also accountable for tightening the belly

Role on skeletal system

• It is considered as a good source of calcium thus its consumption is really very helpful for promoting the growth and development of bones
• It helps to improve bone mineral density and strength
• It is better to consume foxtail millet for reducing the prevalence of bone disorders or fractures

Role on muscle

• It contains significant amount of iron as well as proteins, which are essentially required by the body for maintaining proper health and functionality of muscle
• Its Vitamin B1 content helps to synthesize acetylcholine (neurotransmitter), which is associated with transmitting messages between nerves and muscles thus promotes neuromuscular activities
• It helps to increase muscle mass as well
• It helps to maintain muscle elasticity too
• Its iron component is responsible for transporting sufficient oxygen to the muscle, which helps in muscle contraction
• Its consumption is extremely useful for preventing muscle weakness

Role on skin

• Protein contents of foxtail millets help to support and strengthen the skin tissues thus improve skin health
• The amino acids present in foxtail millets help to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, which help to improve skin    Read more