Konjac is also known as hemp taro, ghost taro. Konjac contains a large number of mannan anhydride, vitamins, dietary fiber and a certain amount of mucus protein, konjac is a low calorie, low protein, high dietary fiber food. Konjac contains the best soluble dietary fiber found so far, the main active ingredient is glucomannan. Glucomannan can form a protective layer around the food, inhibit intestinal absorption of cholesterol and bile acids, prolonging the retention of food in the stomach time, but also in the intestinal wall to form a protective film. The mucus protein contained in konjac can reduce the accumulation of cholesterol in the body, preventing atherosclerosis and combating cardiovascular diseases.

Effective role

1. Aid in weight loss. Konjac is rich in dietary fiber, and dietary fiber is able to absorb water expansion, increase the sense of satiety, so eat some konjac, can supplement dietary fiber, increase the sense of satiety, assist in weight loss.

2. Improve immunity. Konjac contains mannose anhydride on cancer cell metabolism has an interfering effect, contains excellent dietary fiber can stimulate the body to produce a kind of cancer cell killing substances, can prevent and cure cancer tumor.

3. Reduce blood fat. Konjac is rich in glucomannan, can effectively prevent the body of cholesterol digestion and absorption, has the effect of lowering blood fat.

4. Reduce blood sugar. Konjac in the dietary fiber can slow down sugar, fat absorption rate and degree, so some of the hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia patients, if the appropriate increase in the intake of some konjac, can assist in reducing blood sugar.

5. Prevention of atherosclerosis. Konjac contains mucin can reduce the accumulation of cholesterol in the body, preventing atherosclerosis and prevention of cardiovascular disease.