What are the efficacy, function and nutritional value of lotus root?

Lotus root has the function of preventing and treating hypertension, and it is rich in nutrition: the main component of lotus root silk is dietary fiber, and the insoluble fiber is as high as 2.2g per100g, which is comparable to many leafy vegetables, such as celery (2.2g), so eating a certain amount of lotus root can promote defecation and prevent constipation;

Vitamin C is high in content, containing 19 mg per 100 g, which can help the body to resist oxidation and improve immunity. There are also many minerals, among which the highest content is potassium, which is 293 mg per 100 g, higher than bananas and celery, and it is a large household with potassium in food.

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The staff found that after analyzing the nutritional components of lotus root, it was found that mucin, dietary fiber and polyphenols in lotus root could effectively fight against an antibody that caused allergies.

Mucin contained in lotus root can protect and strengthen the mucosal function of nasal cavity and bronchus, dietary fiber can keep the intestinal function normal and improve the immunity of the body, and polyphenols, as an antioxidant, can effectively fight against antibodies that cause allergies. Allergic symptoms caused by atopic dermatitis, hay fever and indoor and outdoor air pollution are becoming more and more common. It is suggested that these patients can eat more lotus roots and leeks in their daily lives to improve their allergic constitution.

People's Network-Lotus Root, "Bai Meiren" in Vegetables

People's Network-allergic constitution, eat some lotus roots.