Another added benefit is that, according to a literature review by Thys-Jacobs (2000), calcium can reduce pre-menstrual stress symptoms including irritability, headache, social withdrawal, menstrual cramps, anxiety and depression, all of which are common before menstruation.
Manganese is a mineral that is a little less well known than some of the others, but it also has many benefits. 100g of strawberries contain approximately 19% of your ideal daily intake of manganese, a mineral which improves bone structure and metabolism.
It also helps the body to absorb calcium, ensures the thyroid gland is working correctly (responsible for controlling metabolism and correct functioning of vital organs), and helps the body to metabolise fats and carbohydrates.
Folate, perhaps better known as Vitamin B12, is another vitamin found in strawberries and, like Vitamin C, can help with a multitude of bodily functions, including cell repair and maintenance, metabolic processes, and in the prevention of obesity and some cancers. Folate is also vital to ensure proper foetal development of the brain and spinal cord, to aid in the production of red blood cells (which can help prevent cancer), and to maintain a healthy heart.
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