Effects of waxy corn

Waxy corn is flat in nature and sweet in taste. It has the functions of appetizing, strengthening the spleen, dehumidifying, and diuresis. It is mainly used to treat diarrhea, indigestion, edema, etc. Corn is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, which contains more than 60%. It works synergistically with the vitamin E in corn germ to reduce blood cholesterol concentration and prevent its deposition on blood vessel walls. Therefore, corn has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Vitamin E can also promote human cell division and delay aging. Corn also contains a longevity factor - glutathione, which, with the participation of selenium, generates glutathione oxidase, which has the function of restoring youth and delaying aging. The rich calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, etc., and carotene, etc., have auxiliary therapeutic effects on cholecystitis, gallstones, jaundice hepatitis, and diabetes.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that waxy corn can "strengthen the body, stimulate appetite, lower fat and unblock meridians". It has been determined that every 100 grams of corn can provide nearly 300 mg of calcium, which is almost the same as the calcium contained in dairy products. The rich calcium can have the effect of lowering blood pressure. If you take in 1 gram of calcium every day, your blood pressure can be reduced by 9% after 6 weeks. In addition, the carotene contained in corn can be converted into vitamin A after being absorbed by the body, which has anti-cancer effects; plant cellulose can accelerate the excretion of carcinogens and other poisons; natural vitamin E can promote cell division and delay aging. , lower serum cholesterol, prevent skin lesions, and also reduce arteriosclerosis and brain function decline. Researchers pointed out that the progesterone and zeaxanthin contained in corn can resist eye aging. In addition, eating more corn can also inhibit the side effects of anti-cancer drugs on the human body, stimulate brain cells, and enhance people's brain power and memory.