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Nutrition Inside the Potato
Potatoes contain lots of carbohydrates and starches. Every 100 grams of potatoes contains about 80 calories. Potatoes also contain water and lots of fiber. In addition, potatoes also contain vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium (lots), calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.

1. Menutrisi Skin
   Potatoes contain lots of vitamin C and B vitamins, as well as zinc and magnesium. Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that can prevent the occurrence of free radical damage and inhibit the oxidation process.

Potato skins along with rose water and lemon juice to remove dark stains and dark spots from sunburn. Raw potatoes or juice can be used directly on the skin to help cure acne and remove dark spots. Mashed potatoes along with honey can be applied to the skin to make the skin look more radiant, soft, and supple.

1. Improve Brain Function
   Potatoes contain many vitamin B complexes and amino acids that can help keep the nervous system active. Because it contains a lot of carbohydrates potatoes can provide enough energy that the brain needs to function efficiently.

Antosianin is a powerful antioxidant that serves to protect the nerve cells that can improve short-term memory and reduce substances that cause inflammation (inflammation).
Vitamin B6 can help the production of serotonin and dopamine, which is the neurotransmitter needed to regulate the mood. In addition, they also serve to help the production of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and GABA that can help reduce stress and make you feel more relaxed.

1. Lowering Blood Pressure
   Potatoes contain enough potassium to help balance the effects of sodium. Potatoes also contain known kukoamines that can help lower blood pressure.

2. Protecting the Heart
   Potatoes can provide positive benefits for the heart when consumed in moderation. Potatoes contain many carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin which can help lower cholesterol.

Vitamin B6 in potatoes can help lower levels of homocysteine ​​which is an inflammatory agent and is one of the causes of coronary heart disease because it helps the formation of plaque on the walls of blood vessels.

1. Other Benefits
   Other benefits of potatoes for your health are:
   • Helps increase hemoglobin (iron)
   • Helps the process of formation of hemoglobin (vitamin B6)
   • Helps prevent the formation of kidney stones (magnesium) by preventing the accumulation of calcium in the body
   • Relieves swollen eyes (starch and catecholase found in a combination of potato and cucumber extract)
   • Prevent the occurrence of rheumatic symptoms (magnesium and calcium)
   • Helps relieve inflammation of the intestines and gastrointestinal tract (vitamin C, vitamin B, and potassium)