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The Amazing\u00a0 Coca Leaf-Inka-Trail-Backpacker<\/p><\/div>\n

Coca Tea is highly recommended for adapting<\/a> to the altitude in Cusco<\/a>, and you can also bring coca leafs on the Inca Trail to Machupicchu trek<\/a>.\u00a0 For centuries, indigenous peoples in the Andean region<\/a> have chewed coca leaves and drank coca tea. It is a practice that does no harm and is even beneficial for human health.<\/p>\n

It should be noted that coca leaves are not a drug at all.<\/h2>\n

Even though one of its compounds can be concentrated and turned into a narcotic. Coca leaves contain proteins, vitamins, and minerals that make them not only an excellent nutritional option but also a way to cure various diseases.<\/p>\n

Nutritional values of Coca leaves<\/h2>\n

Coca leaves are consumed by chewing or in beverages or infusions made from an extract.<\/p>\n

The nutritional values of coca leaves are:<\/h2>\n

They contain alkaloids that stimulate the body.<\/p>\n

They have a high amount of protein and vitamins, which give a lot of energy to the body.<\/p>\n

They have a high content of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.<\/p>\n

They are rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that prevent the onset of diseases.<\/p>\n

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The Amazing\u00a0 Coca Leaf-Inka-Trail-Backpacker<\/p><\/div>\n

Benefits of coca leaves<\/h2>\n

This plant is not addictive and provides the body with various benefits. Its use is recommended for:<\/p>\n