Melinjo mention, most people probably know him as a raw material chips with its distinctive bitter taste. There are those who abstain melinjo for fear of uric acid. However, do you know melinjo seeds are also rich in antioxidants and can increase endurance.
Researchers from the University of Jember, Tri Agus Siswoyo, judging that the antioxidant activity of seeds melinjo equivalent to vitamin C. This antioxidant activity obtained from a high protein concentration, 9-10 percent in each seed melinjo. The main protein is very effective to eliminate free radicals cause various diseases, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, narrowing of blood vessels, premature aging, etc..
Great potential that is contained in a seed or Gnetum gnemon melinjo it makes Tri believe melinjo is a suitable source of functional protein used as a food supplement nutrasetikal (nutritious food for health), including to prevent and treat disease. Moreover melinjo seeds are easy to obtain.
Cheap Supplements
Recognized until now I have found no formal studies on the use of seed proteins melinjo as a source of antioxidants. In fact, if the use of antioxidant peptides from hydrolysis gnemon Gnetum seed is successful, will be available nutrasetikal supplements are cheap and can be a safe alternative.
Unlike in the country, Japan has looked at the potential of antioxidant from the seeds of this Gnetaceae family. Tri research results on the isolation and characterization of antioxidant peptide from the seeds of this melinjo, making it one recipient of research funds from the Indonesia Toray Science Foundation, a foundation established textile company and Japan's largest synthetic fiber.
Similar Ginkgo
Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said, melinjo including ancient plants that are evolutionarily close to the plant Ginkgo biloba in Japan. The reason for this is what makes Japanese people are interested to develop it.
Ginkgo is the oldest tree species that have grown over 150-200 million years and believed to be a brain tonic for strengthening the memory. Ginkgo leaf also has strong antioxidant properties and plays an important role in the oxidation of free radicals cause premature aging and senile.
However, it is not just an ancient plant that makes Tri interested in researching a plant that grows in Southeast Asia, but melinjo resistance to disease, either bacterial, fungal, or pests. Over the past two years reviewing melinjo, Tri has examines the interaction between starch and lipids in the seed melinjo, melinjo protein stability to heat and phenolic content, as well as a source of flavonoid antioxidants.
Natural antimicrobials
Until recently doctorate in biochemistry from Osaka Prefecture University, Japan had been isolated two types of proteins that show high antioxidant activity. From all parts of the plant melinjo diekstraknya ever, ranging from leaves, bark, roots, until seeds, Tri find the most potential of seed proteins. Research indicates the antioxidant activity is equivalent to the synthetic antioxidant BHT (Butylated Hydroxytolune).
Of the two protein fractions that, found another function melinjo as a natural antimicrobial. That means melinjo protein can also be used as a natural food preservative as well as new drugs for diseases caused by bacteria. Gg-AMP peptides isolated from seeds melinjo have indicated an active potential for inhibiting several types of gram positive and negative.
Healthy snacks
To get the benefits, melinjo can be eaten directly by boiling and used as a snack, or as a mixture of vegetables. It was also recognized activist Rahayu Pudji medicinal plants from Bekasi. He often utilizes melinjo seeds as potions to increase stamina.
"The way is to boil it, such as boiling peanut or vegetable mixture made with sour leaves. People are not many know that melinjo have antioxidant functions, which are generally known to a new high purinnya content and can cause uric acid, "he explained.
Simply Boiling or Disayur
- No complicated actually utilize melinjo seed. Simply boil it, such as boiling peanuts, as well as making it a mixture of vegetables or vegetable acids ve. Because that is used is the seeds, how to eat them is also quite easy. Can be eaten directly (be a light meal or snack) after the skin peeled.
- Select melinjo is not actually a specific benchmark. All types can basically be used. If you do not want to get a seed that is still very soft, with young melinjo can choose a green skin. Conversely, an elderly melinjo reddish yellow, the seeds is a bit harsh.
- If you have high purine levels or risk of uric acid (gout), should not consume too much melinjo. The recommended dose of normal consumption, just a handful of seeds melinjo boiled in a day. Remember, before boiling, melinjo seeds should be washed until completely clean.
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