Yacon should not be eaten excessively, especially when juicing is selected. Because yacon has a strong role in promoting defecation and regulating flora, excessive consumption is prone to symptoms such as increased defecation times, abdominal pain, diarrhea and abdominal distension. It is recommended that you eat yacon for the first time, and you must take a small amount. If you have suspected allergic symptoms or physical discomfort, please seek medical advice immediately to avoid serious consequences.

Yacon is naturally allergic to some people (especially Asians), and the specific cause is unknown. The allergic reactions caused by it are mainly urticaria and itching all over the body. In severe cases, there are symptoms such as numbness around the mouth, tightness in the throat and coma. Failure to seek medical attention in time may lead to death.

The main value of yacon:

1, medicinal

Yacon polysaccharide can reduce blood sugar and blood fat: Yacon polysaccharide can reduce postprandial blood sugar in mice, enhance the glucose tolerance of diabetic mice, inhibit the increase of blood fat in mice fed with high-fat diet, prevent hyperlipidemia to some extent, and reduce the damage of cholesterol to the liver while reducing blood fat. It has certain protective effect on kidney and spleen of diabetic mice.

2. Anti-oxidation: The scavenging effect of DPPD on free radicals proves that yacon leaf extract has anti-oxidation effect. In a certain range, the scavenging ability of free radicals is directly proportional to the concentration of yacon extract.

3. Bacteriostasis: The effective components of yacon have certain inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Malassezia.

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