One cup of fresh, chopped leaves (21 grams [g]) Calories: 13 Protein: 2 g Vitamin B6: 19% of the RDA Vitamin C: 12% of the RDA Iron: 11% of the RDA Riboflavin (B2): 11% of the RDA Vitamin A (from beta-carotene): 9% of the RDA Magnesium: 8% of the RDA In Western countries, the dried leaves are sold as dietary supplements, either in powder or capsule form
NSAIDs, like ibuprofen, for instance, cannot be used for long periods of time because they increase gastric bleeding as well as the risk for heart attack
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41,42 5-HTP is also the precursor to 5-hydroxyindole (5-HI), a compound that accelerates GI motility
Cognitive changes: Long-term exposure is linked to memory loss, dizziness, tinnitus, and blurry vision