Health Benefits of Hazelnuts
The hazelnut plant originates from Asia although hazelnuts from the copper age have been found in Switzerland. Already known in ancient Rome where hazelnuts plants were given to wish happiness, its leaves and fruits were left to the dead as passage for the afterlife. In France and Germany people would light hazel torches during wedding nights as a sign of fertility and to ensure a long and happy marriage.
Major Nutriments
B Vitamins
Hazelnuts are rich in vitamin B6. The nervous system needs amino acids to function properly and vitamin B6 is very important for this. In addition, B6 vitamin is necessary for the creation of myelin, which increases the efficacy of nervous system. Vitamin B6 is among the essential substances for the synthesis of serotonin, melatonin and epinephrine, neurotransmitters of the nervous system.
Hazelnuts are also rich in vitamin B1 (thiamine). B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin) and B9 (folic acid). The vitamins of group B are necessary for our body to derive energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates. They are used by our body to keep the nervous system healthy to improve the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Vitamin B9, or folic acid, contributes to the synthesis of hormones and vitamin B2 is required for the health of red blood cells, while vitamin B3 ensures the normal functions of the nervous system and the digestive tract.
Le nocciole sono inoltre ricche di vitamina B1 (tiamina). B2 (riboflavina), B3 (niacina) e B9 (acido folico). Le vitamine del gruppo B sono necessarie al nostro corpo per ricavare energia dalle proteine, dai grassi e dai carboidrati. Vengono utilizzate dal nostro corpo per mantenere il sistema nervoso in salute per migliorare la produzione del neurotrasmettitore serotonina. La vitamina B9, o acido folico, contribuisce alla sintesi degli ormoni e la vitamina B2 è necessaria per la salute dei globuli rossi, mentre la vitamina B3 assicura le normali funzioni del sistema nervoso e dell’apparato digerente
E Vitamin
As well as almonds, hazelnuts are among the fruits richer in vitamin E. 100 grams of hazelnuts contain about 86% of daily body requirement. This vitamin protects the skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays, premature ageing and the eventuality of tumours, especially bladder cancer. The antitumor effect of hazelnuts is also strengthened by the presence of manganese which is part of the antioxidant enzymes produced by the mitochondria of the cells, a mechanism useful to protect them from cancer.
Magnesium
Magnesium that is present in hazelnuts activates the digestive enzymes and facilitates the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. It also promotes the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates. The fibre content of hazelnuts ensures the health of the digestive system, facilitating intestinal transit and toxins elimination.
Potassium
Potassium protects skin, hair and skeletal system, but also promotes the right balance between calcium and phosphorus. It also contributes to the smooth functioning of the cardiac apparatus and muscles
Main health Benefits
- Keeps cholesterol low
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases
- Prevents anemia
- Serves as a natural supplement
- Promotes the wellbeing of muscles and bones
- Facilitates the wellbeing of the skin