Other Names: Alegría, Amarante, Amarante-Grain, Amarante-Grain Géante, Amaranthus frumentaceus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Amaranthus leucocarpus, Amaranto, Chua, Huantli, Huatlí, Lady Bleeding, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Lovely Bleeding, Pilewort, Prince's Feather, Ramdana, Red Cockscomb, Rhamdana, Velvet Flower.<br>Amaranth is a plant. About 60 different species of amaranth have been identified; there are purple varieties, as well as yellow, green, red, and orange. People use the entire plant to make medicine.<br>See also : [[Squalene]]
==Special Precautions of Amaranth==
Like some other green leafy vegetables, amaranth leaves do contain moderate levels of oxalates. For that reason, if you suffer from kidney stones or gallstones, amaranth could exacerbate these conditions. Allergies to amaranth are rare, but they do occasionally occur. The allergic reaction will often occur within minutes, but it is rarely severe. Be sure to consult a medical professional before adding amaranth into your diet and consider undergoing an allergy panel to be sure.
==Benefits and uses of Amaranth are==
*Amaranth and [[quinoa]] are both high in protein. Aside from protein, amaranth is a great source of B vitamins, calcium, iron and Vitamin C. The leaf contains a small amount of vitamin C.