High in protein
Top 3 in Top 7 Health Benefits of Buckwheat
Buckwheat includes a trace of protein. Protein accounts for 3.4% of the weight of boiling buckwheat groats. Buckwheat protein is of good quality due to its well-balanced amino acid composition. It has a high concentration of the amino acids lysine and arginine. However, due to antinutrients such as protease inhibitors and tannins, the digestibility of these proteins is rather poor.
A buckwheat protein has been shown in animal studies to be beneficial in lowering blood cholesterol, suppressing gallstone development, and lowering the risk of colon cancer. Buckwheat, like other pseudocereals, is gluten-free and hence acceptable for persons with gluten sensitivity.
