Kale Nutrition in Fighting Alzheimers Disease

Kale is high in beta-carotene, the carotenoid that is converted by the body into vitamin A as needed. A cup of cooked kale provides 885 mcg of retinol A equivalent, or 17707 International Units of vitamin A. This nutrient is essential for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and hair, as well as for the production of sebum (the oil that helps keep skin and hair moisturized). Immune function, eyesight and reproductive function also rely on vitamin A.