date:Jul 29, 2013
amin B1.
Sunflower seeds also contain copper.
This mineral is excellent for maintaining the skin and hair. One ounce of the seeds contains 512 mg of copper or more than fifty percent of the recommended daily intake of this nutrient. The body utilizes copper to produce melanin responsible for giving the hair and skin their nice healthy colors. The minute particles of this protein pigment can take in the sun's ultraviolet radiation. In this way, people are protected from damaged tissues due to o