PURPLE CORN. GRAIN

Zea mays L. ´Kculli´ can be used to control high blood pressure. Recent experimental studies in both animals and humans have shown that increased intake of polyphenols may reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients, reduce the tendency of blood to clot and elevate total antioxidant capacity of blood. Since this matter enZea purple mays L. ´Kculli´ is rich in polyphenols, regular intake of this Peruvian plant could be useful for people who suffer from hypertension.
USES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Grains of Zea mays L. "Kculli", are mainly used as food. Prepared as a drink (chicha morada), has a significant diuretic and hypotensive action, this latest action seems to be because they contain substances not yet certain (probably polyphenols), lowering operating P. Blood, as well as hypotensive activity characteristic of diuretic substances. Currently has gained special importance as an antioxidant due to its high content in anthocyanins.
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
In a Japanese study conducted in vivo in rats, researchers found that when they were fed a diet containing high levels of C3G (2 grams per kilo of food; C3G is the main anthocyanin present in Zea mays L. ´Kculli´) their blood serum showed a significantly lower level of oxidation along with a significant decrease in the susceptibility of their serum lipids to undergo oxidation. In addition, your body´s natural antioxidants remained unchanged, leading to problems prevent atherosclerosis.
Blood cholesterol levels: According to a Japanese study in vivo, rats fed a diet supplemented with C3G, the main anthocyanin present in Zea mays L. ´Kculli´, showed significant decreases in total cholesterol levels - about 16% less compared with the control group.
Anthocyanin in Zea mays L. ´Kculli´ promote blood circulation. It seems that stabilize and protect blood vessels and capillaries in general and in particular, oxidative damage, thus improving the microcirculation. The results of epidemiological studies indicate that regular consumption of foods rich in polyphenolic compounds is associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Zea mays L. ´Kculli´ is a food rich in polyphenolic compounds.
Zea mays L. ´Kculli´ can be used to control high blood pressure. Recent experimental studies in both animals and humans have shown that increased intake of polyphenols may reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients, reduce the tendency of blood to clot and elevate total antioxidant capacity of blood. Since this matter enZea purple mays L. ´Kculli´ is rich in polyphenols, regular intake of this Peruvian plant could be useful for people who suffer from hypertension.
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