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Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

1. Bell pepper High in vitamin C · High in protein · Source of vitamin B6

   High in vitamin C · 83 mg per 100 g, 103% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.

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   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
   • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

   Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

   High in protein · 1.7 g per 100 g, 25% of the energy from protein

   • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

   Source of vitamin B6 · 0.4 mg per 100 g, 26% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.

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   • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.

   Vitamin B6 is a vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. The body needs vitamin B6 for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Pepper, banana, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

2. Cottage cheese High in protein · Source of vitamin B12 · Source of phosphorus

   High in protein · 11 g per 100 g, 46% of the energy from protein

   • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

   Source of vitamin B12 · 0.5 µg per 100 g, 20% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.

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   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division.

   Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body’s blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. NIH fact sheet

   Source of phosphorus · 128 mg per 100 g, 18% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes.
   • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

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   • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.

   Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Cheese, cottage, with vegetables”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).