The health benefits of nettle tea
Nettle contains so many beneficial compounds that it's impossible to list them all here, but here are some of the most important ones and how they benefit the body:
1. Mineral-rich support for healthy hair, bones and more
Minerals are our body's spark plugs. They act as co-factors for enzyme reactions, contracting and relaxing muscles, bringing nutrients to our cells, and sending messages from our nerves, along with other tasks such as shaping the structure of our bones and regulating pH.
Nettle leaves contain a wide variety of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, chromium, manganese, copper, selenium, and silica. (4)
Because it also contains essential co-factors for building bones — vitamins D and K, for example — it is often recommended by herbalists to support strong, healthy bones.
