Also known as ficoïde glaciale, ice plant is a leafy succulent that is native to South Africa. The name "ice plant" is derived from the frost-like crystalline cells on the surface of plant that give the unique texture. Taste
Ice plant is crunchy but bursts with juicy flavor that is described as salty,
acidic, and refreshing. Benefits
Ice plant is packed with nutrients that are effective in contro
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blood sugar level, cancer prevention, essential for normal blood coagulation, and deposition of calcium in bones. Functional components found in Ice Plant
INOSITOLS
They are part of the vitamin B group, which are essentail in promoting cell growth, and are sometimes referred to as "antilipid vitamins". Myoinositol is known to control the increasing of neutrak fat and pinitol has been found to lower blood sugar levels. They are also known to help with recovery from fatigue and prevention of visceral disease, hyper lipermia, depression, hair loss and so on. BETA-CAROTENE
It is known to convert to vitamin A inside the body and helps with relieving eye fatigue, preventing colds, etc and has beautification effects, As an antioxidant, it protects cells from active oxygen. Research has shown that it helps with the prevention of bad cholesterol clogging blood vessels. It also enhances the immune system as it keeps areas such as the skin and mucous membranes in healthy conditions. They sustain the ability of the cornified layer to retain its moisture, improve the condition of the skin, and help keep the metabolism of the skin normal. They are also ingredients that produce collagen, which is a component that makes up the inner skin and maintains it tone and firmness
VITAMIN K
It is essential for allowing the blood to properly coagulate and it needed to keep the calcium in the bones. MINERALS
They include potassium (for maintaining normal blood pressure), calcium (for forming healthy bones, teeth, etc), zinc (for a healthy sense of taste and promoting collagen production), and manganese (helping to get rid of carbohydrates and fats). ORGANIC ACIDS
They are know to include acids such as citric acid (for improving kidney functions, recovery from fatigue, and maintaining normal blood ph levels) and folic acid (a coenzyme that is necessary for the synthesis of amino acid, nucleic acid, etc) through cultivation methods.
