Agricultural and Biological Research

Lettuce: A dive into its nutritional value and economic significance

Bankey Lal*, Sunita Bhandari, Ashutosh Upadhyay, Pranjal Singh and Vipul Pratap Singh

Lettuce is a rich source of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical, antioxidants phyto chemicals compounds which are rich in anticarcinogenic properties. It is one of the most well-known green vegetables in the world, lettuce has several purposes outside of food. Customers can select from a variety of varieties in the lettuce category. Furthermore, lettuce is a great source of health-promoting bioactive substances like chlorophyll, carotenoids and polyphenols. In addition, there are differences in the nutrient makeup and antioxidant components of different types of lettuce, particularly between green and red variants. The nutritional value of lettuce is contingent upon its composition, namely its antioxidant content, which can serve as a vitamin. The health advantages are dependent on how they enter the bloodstream and function biochemically. In the digestive tract, certain ingredients may be changed or released from the food matrix.