1, improve constipation: okra for the body's most important role is to laxative, to improve constipation, due to the pectin contained in okra can absorb water to expand the stool at the same time soften the dietary fiber to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, increase digestion, so as to achieve the effect of improving constipation;
2, to delay the aging of the body Okra is rich in flavonoids can effectively remove excess free radicals in the body, play a role in slowing down the aging process, okra antioxidant enzymes also have to protect the skin, get rid of pigmentation, the role of slowing down the aging process;
3, to help reduce the weight of the dietary fiber content is rich in okra, can increase the body's sense of fullness after eating;
4, in addition to the okra has to increase the body's endurance, to improve the fatigue, the human body quickly recover the role of physical strength. The human body to quickly restore the role of physical strength.
The edible value of okra is very high, nutritious, but okra is cold food, for the spleen and stomach cold crowd need to be careful to eat. The mucus protein on the okra and the hairs on the epidermis are allergens, so people with allergies should pay extra attention. Okra also contains a high amount of potassium, kidney disease patients can not eat too much.