benefits of iceberg lettuce

Benefits of Iceberg lettuce

71. Sedation
Lettuce latex has been used for centuries by physicians as a substitute for opium, due to its natural sedative and painkilling properties. Today its medicinal use is limited to treat sleep disorders, nervous excitability, anxiety and restlessness, especially in children and elderly persons. Drink a glass of lettuce and celery juice an hour before bedtime to have a restful nights sleep.
72. Consumption Tips
Lettuce can be used raw or cooked
73. Caution
Lettuce is a very safe vegetable and has no adverse reaction reported so far.There is only one condition in which large quantities of lettuce are contraindicated: For patients undergoing anticoagulant therapy with vitamin K antagonists (such as warfarin). The high amount of vitamin K, may interfere with the therapy, possibly leading to blood clots formation (thrombosis) and related complications. So be aware if youre on such medication.
74. More Iron
Juicing lettuce helps you consume more iron, an essential mineral that plays a key role in producing energy for your cells. Iron boosts the production of ATP, a source of fuel, and also promotes healthy circulation so your cells can access the oxygen they need for energy production. The Institute of Medicine recommends 8 milligrams of iron daily for men and 18 milligrams for women.
75. Potassium
Fresh lettuce juice also contains potassium. As an electrolyte, potassium helps the fluids in your body conduct energy. This proves essential to nerve and muscle function, because nerve communication whether that communication occurs between two nerve cells or between nerve cells and muscles relies on small electrical impulses. A cup of romaine lettuce juice contains 618 milligrams of potassium, or 13 percent of the recommended daily intake set by the Institute of Medicine.