The Potential Minerals of Bay Leaf (Syzygium Polyanthum): To Support Woman in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Abstract

— Pregnant and Breastfeeding women are vulnerable group for experiencing nutritional deficiencies. Indonesia has many diverse plants which have potential to overcome various micronutrients and macronutrients deficiencies among pregnant and breastfeeding women. One of the plant that has potential to overcome nutritional deficiencies namely Bay Leaf (Syzygium Polyanthum). Previous research on animals has proven that the Bay Leaf extract has high of iron content. This research was conducted by improving the technology of Bay Leaf processing which expected to increase its influence on the body, especially for handling of micronutrients and macronutrients deficiencies.