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Bamboo shoots show early promise as ‘superfood’ for gut health, metabolism: study
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Bamboo shoots show early promise as ‘superfood’ for gut health, metabolism: study

The Indian Express·Science Desk·25 days ago
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Bamboo is rich in protein and fiber and contains low fat. Amino acids and minerals like selenium and potassium can be retrieved by consuming bamboo. (Source: Magnific) Often, it’s the most ordinary foods that turn out to be the most surprising. A new study has found that bamboo shoots could be the next superfood owing to their benefits. According to the evidence, bamboo consumption can likely lead to the regulation of blood sugar, reduction in inflammation, and improvement in overall digestive health, along with offering antioxidant effects. The latest findings come from a systematic study titled ‘Bamboo consumption and health outcomes: A systematic review and call to action,’ conducted by an international team of researchers, including Damiano Pizzol, Robert MacKinnon, and Lee Smith from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and other institutions. “Our review shows bamboo’s clear promise as a possible ‘superfood’, but there are also gaps in our knowledge.…

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