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Purple Potatoes

Overview​

Purple potatoes provide anthocyanins, particularly C3G (cyanidin-3-glucoside), that serve as natural chelation agents for heavy metals and support neuroprotection. Anthocyanins, especially C3G-rich sources like berries, purple potatoes, and black goji, serve as natural chelation agents for heavy metals and environmental contaminants, neuroprotective molecules that support synaptic resilience and detox pathways, and detox allies against microplastics and hormone-disrupting pollutants.

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Substances​

2 substances in this food
Chemical structure

Potassium

Electrolyte for nerve transmission, muscle function, and blood pressure regulation

Preparation Notes​

  • Can form resistant starch when cooked and cooled
  • Part of diverse polyphenol intake
  • Supports detoxification pathways
  • Pair with other C3G-rich foods

Biological Target Matrix​

Biological TargetSubstanceTherapeutic AreasMechanism of Action
Hormonal ResponseVitamin C (Ascorbate)Supports norepinephrine synthesis as cofactor
InflammationVitamin C (Ascorbate)Antioxidant properties; supports anti-inflammatory effects
Neurochemical BalancePotassiumCritical for membrane potential, nerve signaling, and neuronal excitability; adequate intake balances sodium effects
Neurochemical BalanceVitamin C (Ascorbate)Supports norepinephrine synthesis; transported in brain via SVCT2
Oxidative StressVitamin C (Ascorbate)Key water-soluble antioxidant; works within antioxidant network with vitamin E, CoQ10, and polyphenols
Stress ResponseVitamin C (Ascorbate)Supports stress response through antioxidant and neurochemical effects

References​

  • Anthocyanins, especially C3G-rich sources like berries, purple potatoes, and black goji, serve as: Natural chelation agents for heavy metals and environmental contaminants; Neuroprotective molecules that support synaptic resilience and detox pathways; Detox allies against microplastics and hormone-disrupting pollutants