Polenta (Italian Dish)

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

1. Rice flour High in thiamine · High in niacin · High in vitamin B6 · +6

   High in thiamine · 0.4 mg per 100 g, 40% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Thiamine contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.

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   • Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart.

   Thiamin (also called vitamin B1) helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. Thiamin is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. NIH fact sheet

   High in niacin · 6.3 mg per 100 g, 40% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Niacin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.

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   • Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
   • Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
   • Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

   Niacin (also called vitamin B3) helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. Niacin is important for the development and function of the cells in your body. NIH fact sheet

   High in vitamin B6 · 0.7 mg per 100 g, 53% 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

   High in phosphorus · 337 mg per 100 g, 48% 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

   High in manganese · 4.0 mg per 100 g, 201% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
   • Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.

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   • Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

   Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet

   Source of pantothenic acid · 1.6 mg per 100 g, 27% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
   • Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters.

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   • Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

   Pantothenic acid (also called vitamin B5) helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. It’s important for many functions in the body, especially making and breaking down fats. NIH fact sheet

   Source of magnesium · 112 mg per 100 g, 30% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.
   • Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

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   • Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
   • Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis.
   • Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
   • Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
   • Magnesium has a role in the process of cell division.

   Magnesium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Magnesium is important for many processes in the body, including regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure and making protein, bone, and DNA. NIH fact sheet

   Source of zinc · 2.5 mg per 100 g, 25% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis.
   • Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism.
   • Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism.

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   • Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
   • Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
   • Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.
   • Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids.
   • Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A.
   • Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis.
   • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
   • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
   • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
   • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
   • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
   • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
   • Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Zinc has a role in the process of cell division.

   Zinc is a nutrient that people need to stay healthy. Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. NIH fact sheet

   Source of copper · 0.2 mg per 100 g, 23% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
   • Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.

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   • Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
   • Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
   • Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
   • Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

   Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Rice flour, brown”, 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).