The fuel from food leads to nerve damage which leads to trouble in learning, moving and remembering. Thiamine is needed for enzyme reactions known as pyruvate dehydrogenase, which helps to oxidize sugars. Vitamin B1 is required for the conversion of carbohydrates into energy for the nervous system and brain. The research shows that L-histidine, if combined with zinc is effective to treat colds. The researcher shows that the daily intake of nutritional supplement which possess L-histidine lowers the chances of cardiovascular conditions by 60.9%. L-histidine eases the blood vessels by relieving hypertension and preventing heart attacks and arteriosclerosis. The digestive organs and kidneys depend on potassium, phosphorus and magnesium to balance the sodium, uric acid, fat and water. It also helps to flush out the waste and toxins in the form of urine. Phosphorus is essential for the function of kidneys as it eliminates excess organic molecules from the blood. It improves mood, decrease teeth grinding and sleep apnea episodes during sleep.

Tryptophan reduces the problems related to sleep apnea or insomnia. Lack of sleep leads to low memory and concentration, depression, weight gain, muscle aches etc. The evidence shows that tryptophan helps to enhance sleep and improve overall health. The intake of Vitamin C with iron helps to enhance the absorption of iron. The absorption of nutrients and vitamins by the cells helps to lower the chances of disease and inflammation. The body needs to receive and absorb the food nutrients in order to function properly. The copper bracelets were believed to decrease the painful symptoms associated to arthritis. It also strengthens muscles, repairs connective tissue and reduce joint pain. The anti-inflammatory properties in copper help to eliminate pain and stiffness related to arthritis. Iron assists to store the oxygen in the muscles which helps to strengthen and move the muscles. Mood changes, low concentration and muscle coordination trouble are the symptoms of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency leads to feeling sluggish, exhaustion and trouble in being active. It also assists with the processes of metabolic enzyme that is essential for the digestion of proteins and nutrient absorption from the food. Iron helps to transport the oxygen to the cells. The study has shown that the intake of manganese with vitamin D, calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium and boron helps to enhance the bone mass in the women which also treat osteoporosis. Manganese assists to form bone regulatory enzymes and hormones which is involved in the bone metabolism. The deficiency of magnesium is related to bone related disorders. Manganese if combined with zinc, copper and calcium assist to lower bone loss in older women as they are more prone to weak bones and bone fractures. When the Lima Bean is combined with rice, it provides fat-free high quality protein. So it helps the patients of diabetes, hypoglycemia or insulin resistance. The high presence of fiber eradicates the increase of blood sugar levels.

Lima Beans are a source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. The powder of dried seed is used as a thickener in soups or added to cereal flours to make bread. The mature seeds are fermented as tempeh. The shoots and young plants are eaten by cooking. The dry mature seeds, young leaves, young pods and sprouts are consumed as vegetables. It can adjust to the climate of humid and sub-humid climates. It has got distinct, delightful flavor with bland delicate taste. Seeds may appear white, yellow, green, brown, purple, red and black. Seeds have the shape of kidney having 1-3 cm (0.39-1.18 inch) as length. Pod color may vary from shades of green to cream. The flowers are white, pale green or rose-violet having the length less than 1 inch (2.5 cm). The shape of its leaves ranges from ovate to rhomboid or lanceolate having the length 2-5 inch (5-12.7 cm) which is rounded at the base and pointed at the tip. It is the perennial plant which is also grown as an annual. The Lima Bean plant grows as a bush or vine, with four and half meters in height. It is consumed in Inca Empire with potatoes and quinoa. It is widely cultivated in Europe, Asia and Africa. In South America, the cultivation of lima bean was started 6000 years BC. After Columbus discovered America, Lima beans were introduced to South America. It is believed to be originated in Guatemala or Peru where it was grown for over 7000 years.

Not only the legumes from this tropical plant are edible but also different parts of the plants are also eaten such as dry mature seeds, young leaves, shoots, young pods and sprouts are also consumed. It is widely cultivated in warm, semi-tropical regions for its beans. The Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) also known as Butter Bean, Burma Bean, Java Bean, Large White Bean and Sugar Bean is semi- tropical plant native to Central and South America.

Green lima bean