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- Potatoes are a good source of potassium. Potassium helps lower blood pressure. It helps lower blood pressure by acting as a vasodilator (blood vessel widener). Potatoes contain chemicals called kukoamines, which are associated with lowering blood pressure.
- Potatoes’ high level of carbohydrates may have some advantages, including helping maintain good levels of glucose in the blood, which is necessary to proper brain functioning.
- Potatoes help with digestion due to their high fiber content. Potatoes’ high level of carbohydrates makes them easy to digest food.