Benefits by Leticia Soares  (https://br.linkedin.com/in/leticia-soares-3012)

Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil

Kale is effective in reducing the risk of cancer. Cruciferous vegetables have been shown to have potent inhibitory activities against cancer cell lines. As with other cruciferous vegetables, the positive effect of kale is attributed to phytochemicals.

Kale vegetable protects against inflammation and increases the diversity of the gut microbiota. The vegetable increases the representation of beneficials bacterial families associated with health and decreases bacterial families associated with inflammation.

Side effects by Leticia Soares  (https://br.linkedin.com/in/leticia-soares-3012)

Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil

Kale can be harmful to people with kidney disfunction. This is due to the high potassium content of kale, that can cause hyperkalemia. Every 100 grams of kale contain about 400 milligrams of potassium.

The consumption of Kale can interfere with the action of medicines, such as beta blockers, used to reduce blood pressure and blood thinners drugs, which are recommended to increase the time it takes for blood to clot.

Quantity recommendation by Leticia Soares  (https://br.linkedin.com/in/leticia-soares-3012)

Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil

Usually for healthy individuals the intake of one to two cups of kale per day is recommended. However, if you have any special health condition or if you take medicines, such as beta blockers or blood thinners, it is necessary to consult your doctor to find the ideal recommendation for your case.

This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual nutritionists, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.