Main nutritional components

The nutritional components of lettuce are not particularly prominent. It is mainly rich in potassium, with potassium 2 12mg per 100g, followed by vitamins A, C, carotene, calcium, magnesium, copper, manganese, phosphorus and fluorine. The main pharmacological action of lettuce is that it is rich in phytochemicals, such as triterpenoids, flavonoids and terpene lactones.

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Lowering blood pressure and calming nerves

Potassium ion in lettuce is beneficial to regulate the balance of sodium and potassium in human body. For patients with hypertension and heart disease, it has the functions of diuresis, lowering blood pressure and preventing arrhythmia.

Stimulate appetite

Lettuce tastes fresh and slightly bitter, which can stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes and increase appetite. It is especially beneficial to patients with weakened digestive function and decreased acidity of digestive tract.

cancer prevention

Aromatic hydrocarbon hydroxylated esters of lettuce can decompose nitrosamines, a carcinogen in food, and prevent the formation of cancer cells. At the same time, lettuce also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, and also has a certain preventive effect on liver cancer and gastric cancer in the digestive system.

Diuretic lactation

The potassium content of lettuce is 27 times that of sodium, which is beneficial to the balance of water and electrolyte in the body and promotes urination and milk secretion. It has a certain therapeutic effect on hypertension, edema, heart disease and poor milk secretion.

Relaxation and relaxation

Lettuce contains plant cellulose, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, dredge digestive tract, help defecate and prevent constipation.