Corn
Contains 4.3 mg spermidine per 100g; high spermidine content may explain lower Parkinson's mortality in maize-raising regions of Japan.
Also known as: Maize
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Corn, based on research from longevity science.
- Niacin
Niacin in corn is tightly bound but can be released by presoaking in alkaline limewater; failure to process corn properly caused pellagra epidemics
Source: How Not to Age
- Spermidine
Spermidine can be found in soy and corn.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Recipes with Corn
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity