Sarsaparilla has the highest iron content of all herbs providing our bodies, blood, and cells with the nutrients to thrive! Our blood craves plant-based iron! Iron is what our blood is made of and is an important nutrient for energy support, immune support, for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to muscles. Your body also needs iron to make some hormones.
Low iron symptoms: Extreme fatigue (low energy) anemia dark circles under eyes Weakness. Pale skin. Chest pain, fast heartbeat, or shortness of breath. Headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Cold hands and feet. Inflammation or soreness of your tongue. Brittle nails.
Sarsaparilla has several components, active chemical properties that give the plant it's natural healing abilities. Those components include:
1. Saponins
Saponins help reduce cholesterol levels in the body, eliminate harmful bacteria. They also work to reduce oxidative stress, a risk factor for cancer. Another benefit Saponins have is aiding the body in metabolizing lipids. This, in turn, may help to prevent obesity.
2. Plant Sterols
Plant sterols are compounds that help block your body from absorbing cholesterol. It is proven that sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol.
3. Flavonoid Antioxidants
One of the most critical flavonoids found within sarsaparilla is called astilbin. It is used for anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, to in assist burn wound healing, lowering blood glucose and enhance immune function.
4. Steroidals And Anti-Inflammatory Phytochemicals
Sarsaparilla has phytochemicals, antioxidants which help protect the body from free radical cells, which can damage DNA or lead to cancer.
5. Starch
The root is about 50 percent starch which provides a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
6. Volatile Oils and Acids
Sarsaparilla has trace minerals such as aluminum, chromium, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium and zinc.