Lotus corniculatus has the role and efficacy of preventing high blood pressure, but also rich in nutrients: the main component of the lotus root is dietary fiber, insoluble fiber per 100 grams of up to 2.2 grams, comparable to many leafy vegetables, such as parsley (2.2 grams), so consuming a certain amount of lotus root can promote the smooth flow of the stool to prevent constipation;

The content of vitamin C is higher, containing 19 milligrams per 100 grams, can help the body antioxidant and improve immunity; minerals are also more, the highest content is potassium, which can help the body to improve the immune system; mineral is also more. The vitamin C content is high, containing 19 mg per 100 grams, can help the body antioxidant, improve immunity; minerals are also more, the highest content of which is potassium, per 100 grams contains 293 mg, higher than bananas, celery, is the food containing potassium big.

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p>Scientists found that analyzing the nutritional composition of lotus root revealed that three nutrients - mucin, dietary fiber, and polyphenols - were effective in fighting an antibody that causes allergies.

The mucin contained in lotus root can protect and strengthen the mucous membrane function of the nasal cavity and bronchial tubes, the dietary fiber can maintain normal intestinal function and improve the body's immunity, and polyphenols, as antioxidant substances, can effectively fight against the antibodies that cause allergies. Atopic dermatitis, hay fever and indoor and outdoor air pollution caused by allergy symptoms are increasingly common, it is recommended that these patients in their daily lives can be appropriate to eat more lotus root, leeks, etc. to improve the allergic body.

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