Isoflavones have been found to reduce post-menopausal cancers and osteoporosis. Also known as pigeon peas, these are gluten-free food items. They are particularly preferred as gluten-free food alternatives in gluten-allergy and celiac disease patients. Most of these vitamins works as cofactors for the enzymes in carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism. Vitamin-C is a water soluble antioxidant which helps in boosting immunity, and fights against oxygen-induced free radicals in the human body.
Organically produced Red Gram contains iron, folic acid, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin B and potassium and is an excellent source of vegetarian protein. Red gram peas contain good amounts of dietary fiber, which works as a bulk laxative, protecting the colon mucosa by decreasing its exposure time to toxic substances as well as by binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon. Dietary fiber has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by bringing down reabsorption of cholesterol-binding bile acids in the colon.