10 Health Benefits of Arrowroot

2. Arrowroot Boosts Brainpower

The trace minerals, especially manganese and potassium, found in arrowroot are especially important for sharp mental ability and cognitive function. Manganese and potassium are electrolytes that help your brain send signals within the brain and to the rest of your body. For children, zinc and sodium are especially helpful for the growing brain, and sodium and potassium work together to provide natural balance in the body. If you choose arrowroot as an alternative to wheat flour for gluten sensitivities, you may find it alleviates the cloudy thoughts reported by some people with celiac disease.

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