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paprika was rich in vitamin C

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - EXCEPT as raw vegetables or spices, paprika was rich in vitamin C, it implies even higher than oranges. Paparika also contains many nutrients and can prevent cancer, coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, diabetes mellitus, and can improve sperm quality.


Paprika (Capsicum annuum) is a type of chili that taste sweet and slightly spicy. Compared to other hot pepper, paprika including special because it contains a very high nutrition, especially vitamin C. The content of vitamin C in peppers is much higher than orange which is known as a source of vitamin C.
Every 100 grams of red pepper contains 190 mg of vitamin C, the highest among other types of peppers. In contrast, 100 grams of oranges contains only 30-50 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C is known as a compound the body needs in a variety of important processes, ranging from the manufacture of collagen (fibrous protein that forms connective tissue in bones), fat carrier, the carrier electrons from the various enzymatic reactions, hyper healthy gums, regulating cholesterol levels, as well as immunity boosters .
In addition, the body's vitamin C is necessary for wound healing and improve brain function in order to work optimally. The body's vitamin C is 75 mg per day for adult women and 90 mg per day for adult males. The maximum limit consumption of vitamin C is 1,000 mg per day.
Paprika is also rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene. In red peppers contain 3131 IU vitamin A, the highest dibandingakan other types of peppers. Vitamin A is needed for the body to prevent eye disease, cell growth, immune system, reproduction, and maintaining healthy skin.
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that may play an important role in reducing the radical concentration peroksil. Ability to work as an antioxidant beta-carotene derived from its ability to stabilize the radical core of carbon. Because beta-carotene effective at low concentrations of oxygen, beta-carotene can complete antioxidant properties of vitamin E are effective at high concentrations of oxygen.
Beta-carotene is also known as an element of cancer prevention, especially skin and lung cancer. Beta carotene can reach more parts of the body in a relatively longer time than vitamin A, thereby providing optimal protection against the emergence of cancer.
The George Mateljan Foundation (2006) stated that vitamin B6 in paprika including excellent category. This is because peppers contain vitamin B6 with a high density level.
Vitamin B6 is important for the brain to function normally, helping to build proteins, hormones, and red blood cells. Most beta-carotene content of paprika is concentrated in the section near the skin. Just like other vegetables, the older the color of paprika, beta-carotene in it more and more.
AnticancerThe content of vitamin B6 and folic acid in the peppers are very good for preventing atherosclerosis and diabetes. Both these vitamins our bodies need to reduce levels of homocysteine.Homocysteine ​​is produced from the methylation cycle in the body.
Homocysteine ​​is very harmful for the body because it can interfere with blood circulation and trigger a deadly disease such as heart disease and stroke. Paprika is also rich in fiber (dietary fiber), which will help reduce the number of cholesterol in the body and prevent colon cancer.
In red pepper, there is a fairly high lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment that carries the red color. These pigments belong to the class of phytochemical compounds are easily found in fruits such as red peppers. Lycopene is known by a variety of benefits such as anticancer.
A study conducted at Yale University on 473 men found that prostate cancer-free men had more lycopene in their blood than those who were sick. The same study was also conducted by Harvard University in 2002, proving that men who consume large amounts of lycopene had a lower risk of cancer, particularly prostate cancer.
In addition to prostate cancer, lycopene consumption may also reduce a variety of other cancer types. A study in Iran, as reported by Cook et al (1979) showed that consumption of lycopene can reduce 39 percent esofagal cancer in men.
De Vet HC et al (1991) reported that women who eat tomatoes at least three pieces a week have a risk of bone cancer cervix 40 percent lower than those who do not eat them. Helzlsouer et al (1996) reported that consumption of lycopene may reduce the 7.4 percent risk of uterine cancer.
Lycopene has also been reported to overcome stomach cancer caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. The presence of lycopene is very useful for menghmbat oxidation caused by the bacteria.According to Atanasova (1997), lycopene also inhibits the formation of N-nitrosamins which can cause stomach cancer.
Paprika is also a good antioxidant. Giovannucci (1999) reported the structure is potentially as an antioxidant lycopene. The absence of a ring structure betaione antoksidan cause lycopene has a very good activity.
Stereochemical structure of lycopene is different from other types of carotenoids. The structure of lycopene can not be converted into vitamin A and are known to be efficient in capturing free radicals than other carotenoids.
Lycopene is also known to have antioxidant activity of two times stronger than beta-carotene and ten times stronger than vitamin E.Thus, reaction of lycopene as an antioxidant in the body better than vitamins A, C, E, and other minerals.
Increase SpermConsumption of lycopene in red peppers is believed to improve sexual quality. Lycopene is believed to increase sperm count, improve sperm structure, and increased aggressiveness.
A study conducted in India on 30 infertile couples prove that the consumption of lycopene of 20 mg for 3 months continuously to increase sperm count by 67 percent, improve the structure of sperm as much as 63 percent, and raise as much as 73 percent of sperm velocity.
According to All India Institute of Science New Delhi (2002), lycopene is one of 650 types of carotenoids that are normally present in high concentrations in the testes. If the concentration of lycopene is low, he will easily experience infertility.
Lycopene in red peppers to maintain mental and physical functioning of the elderly. Once entered into the bloodstream, lycopene would capture free radicals in the old cells and repair cells that have been damaged.
How to prepare, Selecting, and Saving the GoodPaprika processing should be done with care so as not to reduce the nutritional value. For levels of vitamin C did not quickly evaporate, paprika should be incorporated into the dish at the end of the cooking process or mixed with salad.
Storage peppers should be done correctly. The content of vitamin C can be reduced, even lost, if the peppers that have split the old left exposed to air. According to Irna (2005), tips for choosing and storing peppers are good are as follows:

    * Select peppers that his skin was smooth, shiny, and not dull.
    * Select peppers that hard to ensure that quality is still nice and new.
    * If purchased in a state of plastic-wrapped, quickly open the packaging to avoid moisture.
    * Store peppers in a plastic bag that had been perforated before inserting it into the fridge, so hold for a long time.
    * Peppers should not be left in a state will split if not eaten immediately because the vitamin C contained in it can be reduced / lost. @
Prof. Dr. Ir Made AstawanExpert Food Technology, Bogor Agricultural University
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