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Spinach Health Secrets Most People Don’t Know

America is the #2 producer of spinach on Earth. Yet, Americans don't much of this power-packed green vegetable. Research is showing that even a few ounces can give you big returns on your long term health. In this video review, I share 8 benefits of this green leafy vegetable that most people are not aware of. How many of these effects did you know?

 

Spinach Health Benefits Review

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What About Thylakoid Supplements?

Appethyl Spinach Thylakoid Supplement
Appethyl Spinach Thylakoid Supplement. This supplement has been in at least 1 clinical study.

As mentioned in the video, green vegetable thylakoids are getting attention in the world of spinach, insulin sensitivity, and weight loss research. Thylakoids are membrane protein structures in green vegetables that take part in photosynthesis. Research suggests they may have health benefits for humans too. If you don't like leafy veggies themselves, some green supplements mention they contain spinach thylakoids too. It's too soon to know if most of these supplements work.

As the research on thylakoids and weight loss start to be known you will be hearing much more about them. Most thylakoid supplements lack clinical evidence. So, when in doubt, it may be better to eat green vegetables.

Here are fresh and frozen varieties on Amazon

Selected References

Thylakoids promote release of the satiety hormone cholecystokinin while reducing insulin in healthy humans

Spinach cultigen variation for tissue carotenoid concentrations influences human serum carotenoid levels and macular pigment optical density following a 12-week dietary intervention

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About Joe Cannon

Joe Cannon, MS has been investigating supplements and teaching people about them since the 1990s. He holds an MS in exercise science and a BS degree in chemistry and biology. He uses science to evaluate supplements. He's the author of several books including the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis. He's been quoted in the New York Times, Shape Magazine, and The Daily Beast. He trains personal trainers, speaking to thousands each year, and has even lectured to NASA.

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  1. Judy says

    Hi Joe- Great review and info on the research.

    Questions: when you say to 3.5 ounces are spinach, are you referring to ounces by weight of raw spinach? Any idea how to translate that into cups? From my reading, it seems like cooked spinach is more nutrient-dense than raw or is it just that a larger amount of fresh spinach when cooked, reduces to what seems to be a small amount?

    I usually buy my spinach fresh and either add raw to smoothies or cook.

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    • Joe Cannon says

      Judy, thanks so much! In some of the studies, they gave people 3.5 oz of boiled spinach. That’s almost 1/2 cup. That will take up less room than frozen spinach if we were to put them in a cup. I put frozen spinach into my smoothies too. I don’t think it matters if you use cooked or boiled. Boiling will remove some of the oxalates in spinach. Oxalates can contribute to kidney stones. Most of the research on spinach and kidney stones I’ve seen have stemmed from people juicing it or eating LOTs of it. That’s far less than what the research has been using.

      I would not get bogged down into measuring spinach out to make sure its 3.5 ounces. Since the researchers gave no reason why they picked this amount, its quite possible less will work just as well. I think its more important to eat it regularly. Small amounts -like what you put in smoothies – on a regular basis will likely have the same effect.

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  3. Stephanie says

    Ok I admit, I had no idea spinach could help the brain work better. 11 years!! Thanks for this, Joe

    PS, love the videos!

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