Helps prevent Vitamin A deficiency:

The high amount of Beta-carotene found in orange fleshed sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A — Vitamin A helps improve resistance to infectious disease, increases morbidity and prevents dry eyes. Additionally, it help to reduces mortality in pregnant women and lactating mothers and their children.

Boosts immune system

Beta-carotene is a major antioxidant and together with the presence of phosphorus, iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex and iron in orange fleshed sweet potatoes, they are a very good immune booster, preventing your body from a variety of ill conditions.

Reduces arthritis pain

Again, beta-carotene, magnesium, zinc and Vitamin B found in orange fleshed sweet potatoes, are important in managing arthritis. Use the water after boiling sweet potatoes externally on joints to ease the pain of arthritis.

Helps control diabetes

Eating a lot of sweet potatoes generally are not good for people with diabetes. However, they help proper secretion and function of insulin. The insulin helps in effective regulation of blood sugar levels. It is recommended that diabetics should eat them very cautiously.

It is suggested that it is a healthier option to take sweet potatoes instead of rice or other carbohydrates such as bread, yams or fufu.

Treats stomach ulcers

Sweet potatoes have a soothing effect on the stomach and the intestines. They contain vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and calcium. These are good in curing stomach ulcers.

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