In India, Kodo millet (Paspalum  scrobiculatum) grown mostly in the Deccan region and the cultivation extends to the foothills of Himalayas. Kodo millet is rich in dietary fiber and minerals like iron, antioxidant.

The phosphorus content in kodo millet is lower than any other millet and its antioxidant potential is much higher than any other millet and major cereals, higher amount of antioxidants helps against oxidative stress and maintain glucose concentrations in type 2 diabetes Kodo millet is useful in curing asthma, migraine, blood pressure, heart attack and atherosclerosis, diabetic heart disease and for postmenopausal in women.

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